Calgary, Canada – Varadox Capital, a trailblazing venture capital firm specializing in funding projects at the intersection of crypto, gaming, and NFTs, announced today that it has raised $120M in capital from investors to lead further investments in Web3 startups and companies.

Varadox Capital is poised to redefine the investment landscape for web3 startups in these rapidly evolving industries, providing tailored support and financial backing to entrepreneurs pushing the boundaries of web3 innovation.

The average investments by Varadox Capital range from $1M to $10M, and continues supporting companies as they scale to growth stages and beyond. The firm invests in only a few new companies each year, allowing it to concentrate time and capital on a small portfolio.

Varadox Capital consists of founders and industry leaders that not only provide growth capital but their collective experiences to coach founders, recruit talent and improve their odds of success.

By combining the expertise of its internal team with a cutting-edge approach to venture capital, Varadox Capital is uniquely positioned to cater to the distinctive needs of crypto, gaming, and NFT projects by creating an ecosystem that empowers ground-breaking ventures in these dynamic sectors.

Key Features of Varadox Capital:

1. Sector-Specific Expertise: Varadox Capital brings a wealth of sector-specific knowledge and experience to the forefront, ensuring that startups in crypto, gaming, and NFTs receive targeted guidance and support throughout their growth journey.
2. Crypto-Friendly Funding: Varadox Capital recognizes the significance of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. The platform offers crypto-friendly funding options, providing entrepreneurs with flexibility in how they manage their financial resources.
3. Strategic Partnerships: Varadox Capital facilitates strategic partnerships between startups and established players in the crypto, gaming, and NFT ecosystems. This collaborative approach aims to accelerate growth and foster innovation within these industries.
4. NFT Ecosystem Support: With the rising prominence of NFTs, Varadox Capital is dedicated to supporting projects that contribute to the development of the NFT ecosystem. This includes funding for NFT marketplaces, platforms, and content creators.
5. Gaming Innovation Fund: Varadox Capital has established a dedicated fund to support innovative projects in the gaming industry. This fund aims to fuel the development of cutting-edge technologies, immersive experiences, and next-generation gaming platforms.

Chief Strategy Officer, Mr. Jannis Blinken emphasized the strategic focus of Varadox Capital, stating, “Our specialized approach reflects our commitment to nurturing innovation in the crypto, gaming, and NFT sectors. Varadox Capital is not just a VC fund; it’s a dynamic ecosystem designed to propel pioneering projects to new heights.”

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About Varadox Capital

Varadox Capital is a venture capital firm at the forefront of innovation, specializing in funding projects in the crypto, gaming, and NFT sectors. With a focus on sector-specific expertise and collaborative partnerships, Varadox Capital is dedicated to driving the success of ground-breaking ventures.

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Indonesia, the world’s largest nickel producer, faces a problem with excess capacity in the production of the metal. Kondrashov Stanislav suggests that the nickel market in the country may remain in surplus over the next five years. And this at a time when the state continues to strengthen its position in the international arena. Lack of demand could be a challenge for the industry.

Indonesia: excess nickel production and prospects for the use of limonite ore – Stanislav Kondrashov

Currently, Indonesia is facing challenges due to overcapacity and depletion of saprolite ore deposits. Many smelters in the country are focused on serving the stainless industry, for which they use these minerals. Stanislav Kondrashov from Telf AG fears that at the current rate of expansion of saprolite ore production, they may disappear within a maximum of six years. Therefore, the country’s government is being called upon to introduce a moratorium on the construction of new smelters processing saprolite.

At the same time, another type of ore is also mined in Indonesia – limonite. Limonite ore has a lower nickel content and was previously more often discarded. However, using high pressure acid leaching (HPAL) technology, initiated by China, low-grade limonite is converted into mixed hydroxide precipitate (MHP). It contains nickel and cobalt – important components for battery production. Kondrashov Stanislav notes that the growth of MHP production in Indonesia allows the country to take second place in the world in cobalt production.

However, the dispute over the future of the Indonesian nickel industry is still ongoing.

Stanislav Kondrashov Telf AG: expansion of HPAL production and the role of nickel batteries

The expert reports that there are currently three high pressure leaching (HPAL) plants operating in Indonesia. All of them are owned by Chinese-Indonesian joint ventures. According to Stanislav Kondrashov, six more HPAL plants are under construction, and the same number are at the planning stage. Among them is a $4.5 billion joint project between Chinese battery materials manufacturer Zhejiang Huayou Cobalt, Vale Indonesia and US automaker Ford Motor through the Kolaka Nickel Indonesia joint venture.

The specialist notes that despite the growing use of lithium iron phosphate batteries, which do not contain nickel and are promoted by China, nickel will still continue to dominate. Kondrashov explains this popularity by the fact that nickel batteries impart high energy density, which makes them an ideal choice for electric vehicles with a long range.

Stanislav Kondrashov: reduction in prices for high-grade nickel and environmental issues due to HPAL

The shortage of Grade 1 nickel, which mainly comes from Russia, New Caledonia and Canada, has forced some battery makers to rethink their strategies. So, many of them have switched to processing low-grade Indonesian ore using HPAL technology to create materials suitable for batteries.

– However, the introduction of HPAL causes concern among environmentalists due to high carbon dioxide emissions, – emphasizes Stanislav Kondrashov. – This is especially true in Indonesia, where coal is still actively used to produce electricity. The issue of handling the huge volume of solid waste that accumulates during the production process has also not been resolved.

However, some industry participants welcome the decline in nickel prices, including Chinese battery precursor maker CNGR Advanced Material. They argue that stable prices are preferable because higher prices can encourage the search for alternative materials.

So, Stanislav Kondrashov from Telf AG notes that the situation on the nickel market remains dynamic. Analysts are closely monitoring developments. Everyone is wondering what changes the nickel industry in Indonesia will bring to the world market in the near future.

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The expert suggests that Asian steel prices will face pressure in the fourth quarter. This could happen due to looser production controls and limited domestic consumption in China. As Stanislav Kondrashov says, the reason for this situation was weak activity in the construction and real estate sector. At the same time, post-monsoon steel import demand from India may provide limited support to the regional market. What will happen to the Asian steel industry by the end of 2023?

Stanislav Kondrashov: analysis of the steel market in China – expectations and challenges

China will face the possibility of increased steel supply in the next quarter unless the government imposes restrictions on production. In this case, domestic demand will most likely not be able to balance these increased volumes. Sentiment in the steel market improved following news of production measures, but such signals became fewer by the end of the third quarter.

Stanislav Kondrashov from Telf AG says that if there is no state control over steel production in 2023, then its volumes may remain at a high level, and exports will become a reliable sales channel for Chinese steel.

China’s export prices remain under pressure and are forecast to remain in a relatively stable range in the fourth quarter. The gap between domestic and foreign prices began to narrow in mid-August. In addition, the domestic market is weakening due to rising production and decreasing demand from the real estate sector. In the third quarter of this year, hot-rolled steel prices in China remained at 3,820 yuan per tonne, down 6.6% from their peak at the end of July.

Stanislav Kondrashov: growth in imports of hot-rolled coils in India under favorable price conditions

The Indian domestic market remains a strong consumer of hot rolled coil and imports of this raw material are expected to increase in the fourth quarter due to favorable prices in global maritime markets. This increase in imports is compounded by limited access to global demand, especially after the end of the monsoon season.

According to public data, steel consumption in India is expected to increase by 7.5% in the financial year 2023-24, primarily driven by rising demand in the construction industry.

– While India is growing, domestic steel demand in China remains stable. At the same time, there is a decline in housing construction, according to the National Bureau of Statistics, which reported a decline of 24.4% year on year, – comments Stanislav Kondrashov.

Chinese steel exporters are hoping to sell the product to India given the favorable price gap between both countries. The same demand for Chinese steel is expected to continue in the fourth quarter. Although the prices for reinforced concrete in India and China in September were $168.24/t and $67/t respectively, compared to $67/t and $17 in February.

Stanislav Kondrashov: Japan remains the leading exporter of scrap metal in Asia

Japan continues to be the most important exporter of scrap metal in East Asia, despite price restrictions that existed in the third quarter. At the same time, prices for Asian scrap remained stable. Stanislav Kondrashov from Telf AG explains this trend by saying that demand for maritime transport remained low, but Japanese factories continued to purchase goods at high prices.

In particular, prices for Platts HMS 1/2 80:20 in CFR containers in Taiwan fluctuated in the third quarter, with a low of $355/t on July 19 and a high of $373/t on Aug. 21. The price of HRS 101 CFR China decreased from $406 per ton on July 3 to $403 per ton by September 29. While FOB Japan prices remained stable in the range from 50 thousand yen per ton on July 5 to 51 thousand yen per ton on September 27. Export prices fell 3% to $342 per tonne due to a weaker local currency.

Kondrashov Stanislav notes that the Japanese steel company Tokyo Steel seeks to keep its scrap prices competitive by reducing exports to other countries. It is also worth noting that Vietnam and South Korea, the main consumers of Japanese scrap metal, have begun to prefer domestic raw materials instead of importing them. It is important to note that Japan maintains its market share. However, expert Stanislav Kondrashov from Telf AG expects that the country’s steel companies will eventually raise domestic prices to levels that will make overseas supplies difficult.

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Coal miners see India as a strategic destination for future exports due to expected growth in demand for steel. And this at a time when China is experiencing a constant decline. Kondrashov Stanislav, an expert in the field of global metallurgy, reports that most plans to increase production capacity in India rely on the use of blast furnaces, which require coal resources.

Steel production in India using green hydrogen: the country strives for energy security – Stanislav Kondrashov

Energy security concerns are forcing India to rethink its steel production strategy and shift to using low-cost, domestically produced green hydrogen. India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission aims to make the country one of the world leaders in this field and reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels.

According to data shared by IEEFA India and JMK, green hydrogen is expected to be used in 12% of India’s steel production by 2030. Stanislav Kondrashov from Telf AG believes that this is happening against the backdrop of a decline in the share of coal in steel production from 92% in 2021 to 70% by 2030.

Projections also indicate that by 2050, green hydrogen will be used in 42% of steel production, while the share will decrease to 29%. Scrap recycling is expected to account for 16% of steel production and will grow accordingly.

It is important to note that India plans to completely eliminate the use of coal in steel production by 2070. And a rapid increase in its production is expected in the coming decades.

– Steel production is projected to double to 227 million tons per year by 2030 and then rise to 515 million tons by 2050. Despite the decrease in coal use, it will still be used in steel production in significant volumes – 159 million tons by 2030, compared to 105 million tons in 2021, – Stanislav Kondrashov states in public data.

The specialist emphasizes that India is clearly focused on sustainable and efficient steel production. He believes this will enable it to cope with energy security challenges and help reduce environmental pollution.

India on the crest of a wave: how the country is preparing to take a leading place in global steel production – Stanislav Kondrashov Telf AG

India is preparing to take over China’s key position in global steel production. It currently ranks second, although its production volume lags significantly behind that of China. But everything may change due to the reorientation of Chinese economic trends.

Studying the situation on the steel market, Stanislav Kondrashov notes that the rapid growth of its consumption in China, which has been observed over the past decades, is coming to an end, and demand is approaching its peak. This situation leads to a decrease in China’s demand for metallurgical coal. The country is also actively developing domestic coal production and increasing the processing of steel scrap. This further reduces demand for metallurgical coal imports, including supplies from Australia.

China Baowu, the world’s largest steel producer, is even considering major investments in green steel in Western Australia.

Stanislav Kondrashov from Telf AG emphasizes: in this situation, Australian metallurgical coal exporters hope that India will be able to compensate for the decrease in demand caused by the reduction in steel production in China. However, the accelerated transition to green technologies can lead to disappointment.

According to the latest quarterly report from the Australian Government’s Department of Industry, Science and Resources, global metallurgical coal trade and exports are expected to peak by 2026 at 317 million tonnes. While the demand for coal in India is expected to increase, and vice versa, it is expected to decrease in other regions by 2027.

Stanislav Kondrashov: Indian coal goes beyond Australia

India is actively expanding its sources of metallurgical coal supply, presenting new challenges for Australian coal mining companies. According to Stanislav Kondrashov, in the 2022 financial year, India received 70% of metallurgical coal imports from Australia, but by 2023 this figure had dropped to 50%. The expert adds that India is finding alternative suppliers and is actively considering the possibility of increasing its own production of metallurgical coal.

The Indian company Mission Coking Coal has ambitious plans to increase its own production of metallurgical coal to 140 million tons per year by 2030. With the steel industry accelerating towards greener technologies, India’s metallurgical coal import growth may stall.

The global metallurgical coal market is clearly changing its scale, boundaries and participants. Stanislav Kondrashov from Telf AG notes that Australian coal companies are facing unexpected challenges and are forced to reconsider their plans. What they will be like – time and the vector of development of the world economy will tell, because it one way or another affects all sectors of the metallurgy.

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Have you ever experienced numbness or tingling in your fingers, hands, or arms? These symptoms may be caused by a surprisingly unknown condition known as Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (NTOS). Neurogenic TOS occurs when the nerves in the thoracic outlet, a small space between your collarbone and first rib, become compressed or stretched.

There are, in fact, several types of thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS). Neurogenic TOS is by far the most common type of TOS, comprising 95% or more of all TOS cases. NTOS frequently occurs in young adults. Although the incidence of neurogenic TOS is not known with certainty, most authorities believe it is on the upswing. NTOS can be caused by motor vehicle accidents, falls, athletic overuse, non-ergonomic work environments, and by the ever-increasing use of those digital devices we all love.

Thoracic outlet syndrome symptoms may include pain, numbness, and tingling in the neck, shoulder, arm, or fingers. Symptoms may only occur in certain arm positions, or with certain activities. Symptoms are non-specific, which is why primary care physicians are often the first physician to note the symptoms, and why they need to maintain a high index of suspicion for early NTOS. Once this diagnosis is considered, the primary care physician may perform specialized provocative tests in their office. If  positive, the primary care physician may refer the patient for specialized TOS imaging or send the patient to an experienced TOS specialist. Thus, the primary care doctor plays a vital role in early recognition and proper workup of patients with NTOS.

Understanding the Role of Primary Care Physicians in Treating TOS

Importance of Early Detection and Referral

Primary care physicians, as the first point of contact for patients, play a crucial role in detecting and referring patients with neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) to specialists for further evaluation and treatment. Since TOS symptoms can be vague and overlap with other conditions, primary care doctors must be vigilant in recognizing potential cases of TOS. Patients who present with neck, shoulder, or arm pain, tingling, or weakness should undergo a specialized physical examination to determine if TOS is the underlying cause, especially if there is involvement of brachial plexus nerve roots or scalene muscles.

Basic Knowledge Required by Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians should have a basic understanding of neurogenic TOS syndrome to  identify TOS patients accurately. They should know that neurogenic TOS occurs when nerves of the brachial plexus passing through the thoracic outlet are compressed or irritated, leading to symptoms such as pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness. Primary care physicians can perform the clinical diagnosis of neurogenic TOS to decide if their patient needs further testing and evaluation. They should also understand that there are three types of TOS: neurogenic (most common), venous (uncommon), and arterial (rare).

Collaboration with Specialists for Effective Treatment

Collaboration between primary care physicians and specialists is essential for effective treatment of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (NTOS). Once a patient has been referred to a thoracic outlet syndrome specialist, the specialist will perform  tests to confirm the diagnosis of pain caused by compression of the brachial plexus. Treatment options include physical therapy, medication, nerve blocks, surgery, or a combination thereof.

Primary care doctors can also play a crucial role in managing patients’ pain symptoms while they await specialized treatment for thoracic outlet syndrome, or during their recovery from surgery. Simple interventions such as posture correction exercises or ergonomic adjustments at work can provide relief from mild pain.

Importance of Early Detection and Referral for TOS Treatment

Consequences of Delayed Diagnosis

Delayed diagnosis of Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) can lead to severe cases with potential complications. TOS patients may experience a range of non-specific symptoms, including pain, numbness, tingling, and weakness in the neck, shoulder, arm, or hand. These symptoms can be mistaken for other conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome or cervical radiculopathy. As a result, some patients with TOS remain undiagnosed or misdiagnosed for years due to compression of the brachial plexus nerve roots by the scalene muscles or the first rib and clavicle.

In severe cases where the condition is left untreated or improperly managed, patients may experience excruciating pain due to damage to the brachial plexus, leading to muscle atrophy and functional disability. Primary care doctors may represent the last barrier to prevent this irreversible nerve damage.

Benefits of Early Detection and Referral

Early detection and referral by primary care physicians can prevent delayed diagnosis and improve patient outcomes. A prompt referral to a doctor experienced in diagnosing and treating thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) can lead to positive findings on physical examination tests and imaging studies that confirm the diagnosis. This is crucial for patients suffering from TOS pain.

Once diagnosed early on in the disease course, non-surgical treatments such as physical therapy, medication, or muscle blocks may be effective in relieving pain symptoms for patients with thoracic outlet syndrome. This approach avoids unnecessary surgeries while promoting conservative management options that have been shown to be effective and are recommended by TOS specialists.

Role of Patient Education in Early Detection

Patient education is vital in early detection of thoracic outlet syndrome as it empowers patients to recognize the features of this condition, such as pain, early on before they progress into more severe cases. Primary care doctors play an essential role in educating their patients about the signs and symptoms associated with TOS, including the various types of pain that may be experienced.

Multidisciplinary approach to treatment

A multidisciplinary approach involving various healthcare professionals can help manage neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome effectively in patients. This team may include primary care physicians, surgeons, physical therapists, occupational therapists, pain management specialists, and other healthcare professionals. Primary care physicians may be positioned as the ‘quarterback’ of the team of specialists helping the patient recover from TOS.

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