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Blockchain Prophecies by Tal Elyashiv Launches as Instant Bestseller

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Tal Elyashiv, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and early blockchain & tokenization pioneer, announced today the launch of his much-anticipated book, Blockchain Prophecies, while speaking at Digital Assets Week London .

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  • Tal Elyashiv, entrepreneur, venture capitalist and early blockchain & tokenization pioneer, announced today the launch of his much-anticipated book, Blockchain Prophecies, while speaking at Digital Assets Week London .
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231114077050/en/
    The Blockchain Prophecies takes readers on a journey through the ebbs and flows of Blockchain's monumental era of innovation through personal reflections, knowledgeable insights and prophetic vision.
  • “Blockchain Prophecies stands as a testament to the evolution of a once-in-a-generation innovation and its profound impact on the entire global economy and our collective experience in a new digital era,” said Elyashiv.
  • For more information about Blockchain Prophecies, visit www.blockchainprophecies.com where you can order a digital or hard copy version of the book.

Hyperledger Foundation Welcomes Seven New Members

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hyperledger Foundation, the open, global ecosystem for enterprise-grade blockchain technologies, announced seven new members, Adhara, Digital Currency Forum, Launchnodes, Pairpoint, SDAX, SEIYAJ TECH and Web3 Labs. They join as Hyperledger Foundation gears up to celebrate its 8th anniversary with an event focused on the evolution of the enterprise blockchain market. In certain cultures, the number 8 represents prosperity, success and status, making this a key milestone to mark for Hyperledger Foundation and its community. 

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  • They join as Hyperledger Foundation gears up to celebrate its 8th anniversary with an event focused on the evolution of the enterprise blockchain market.
  • Topics will include the current and future state of the market, including the growing Hyperledger Besu ecosystem that many of these new members are enhancing.
  • In its second brand report , Hyperledger Foundation has again teamed with Linux Foundation Research for a qualitative and qualitative look at the Hyperledger brand and opportunities in the enterprise blockchain market.
  • As such, pre-approved non-profits, open source projects and government entities can join Hyperledger Foundation at no cost as associate members.

FinServ Forecast 2024: 12 technology and trend predictions

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

CARY, N.C., Dec. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- As in other industries, the explosion of generative AI has forced the financial services sector to quickly adapt while riding a wave of regulatory and ethical questions. How will banks, insurers and other financial firms balance the risks and rewards of GenAI and other transformative tech in the year ahead? Experts from AI and analytics leader SAS foresee a mix of successes and failures as the industry sprints to meet consumer and stakeholder expectations.

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  • Yet less than a third said their firms have fully automated data sharing between ALM and other risk or business functions.
  • – Donald van Deventer, Managing Director of Risk Research and Quantitative Solutions, SAS
    "Even as consumers signal increased fraud vigilance , generative AI and deepfake technology are helping fraudsters hone their multitrillion-dollar craft.
  • In 2024, the advance of generative AI technology will bring insurers, banks and businesses in other industries closer to that reality.
  • Visit SAS' 2024 AI predictions page for more forecasts and trends across industries and opportunities to connect.

The Counseling Center Sponsors Jelly Roll to promote his powerful Message of Recovery at Q102 Philly's Jingle Ball 2023

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

CHERRY HILL, N.J., Dec. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Counseling Center, a leading provider of behavioral health services with fourteen locations across the Northeast, is proud to announce its sponsorship of rapper/country breakout artist Jelly Roll at the upcoming iHeartRadio Q102's Jingle Ball 2023 Presented by Capital One at Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, the annual holiday concert event that features top artists in the music industry.

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  • The Counseling Centers strongly support Jelly's message of hope and the power of redemption.
  • The holiday-themed concert, headlined by Jelly Roll, is scheduled for Tuesday, December 12th at the Wells Fargo Center.
  • "We are honored to partner with Jelly Roll and amplify his message of mental health awareness and recovery," said Rob DeMeo, Director of Community Business Development at The Counseling Center.
  • **Click here for more information on how to enter to win VIP backstage passes to Q102's Jingle Ball in Philadelphia.

The Digital Dollar Project Announces Fintech Hub at the Global Convening on the Future of Digital Currency

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Digital Dollar Project is pleased to announce the inclusion of a Fintech Hub at its upcoming global convening, "Exploring central bank digital currency: Evaluating challenges & developing international standards," co-hosted with the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center. The convening will explore the complexities around digital currency, focusing on key technology and policy considerations, outlining areas for future public-private cooperation, and identifying potential pathways to standards that embed key privacy protections, democratic values, and interoperability.

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  • WASHINGTON, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Digital Dollar Project is pleased to announce the inclusion of a Fintech Hub at its upcoming global convening, "Exploring central bank digital currency: Evaluating challenges & developing international standards," co-hosted with the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center .
  • "It's clear that the global economy in the twenty-first century will encompass a spectrum of both sovereign and non-sovereign digital currencies," commented J. Christopher Giancarlo, Executive Chairman of the Digital Dollar Project.
  • "The Digital Dollar Project serves as a neutral non-profit forum for private sector actors and thought leaders to explore potential technical designs for a tokenized digital dollar.
  • The Fintech Hub is an educational model supported by the Digital Dollar Project Participant Community.

Ripple partners with Onafriq to power digital asset-enabled cross-border payments between Africa and the rest of the world

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Onafriq is utilising Ripple Payments, Ripple’s crypto-enabled payments technology, to open up three new payments corridors between Africa and the rest of the world.

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  • Onafriq is utilising Ripple Payments, Ripple’s crypto-enabled payments technology, to open up three new payments corridors between Africa and the rest of the world.
  • Using Ripple’s crypto technology, Onafriq is eliminating the traditional problems associated with cross-border payments such as lengthy transfer times, unreliability and excessive cost.
  • Jones Amegbor, CEO at PayAngel, said: “Our partnership with Ripple and Onafriq aims to address the long-standing challenges associated with cross-border remittances into Africa.
  • By utilising Ripple’s blockchain technology, our partnership with Onafriq aims to address these pain points and streamline remittances between Australia and Africa.”

WBS Dubai: Crafting Tomorrow's Digital Landscape

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

The event featured thought-provoking discussions, keynote speeches, insightful keynote speeches that further delved into the current challenges and solutions from the blockchain space.

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  • The event featured thought-provoking discussions, keynote speeches, insightful keynote speeches that further delved into the current challenges and solutions from the blockchain space.
  • Sharing a common vision and passion for blockchain innovation, WBS hosted the regional finale of the Startup World Cup by Pegasus Tech Ventures.
  • With many ingenious innovators showcasing how their vision is transforming the global digital landscape.
  • Taking the conversation about the transformative next-gen solutions further, Trescon is proud to announce the inaugural edition of the Digital Acceleration and Transformation Expo at Delhi on 23rd-24th November 2023.

Paris Blockchain Week 2024 to Host Cutting-Edge Web3 Innovation

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Thursday, October 26, 2023

Paris Blockchain Week , the leading blockchain and Web3 event organiser, announced how the 5th edition (8-12 April 2024) at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, is shaping up.

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  • Paris Blockchain Week , the leading blockchain and Web3 event organiser, announced how the 5th edition (8-12 April 2024) at the Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, France, is shaping up.
  • Signifying the growth of the blockchain and Web3 industry, Paris Blockchain Week 2024 will be a three-day event focusing on cutting-edge industry content, rockstar keynote speakers and networking opportunities with a wide range of blockchain and Web3 communities.
  • Paris Blockchain Week 2024 presents an agenda with key topics of the blockchain and Web3 space, including open finance, artificial intelligence, regulations and CBDCs, corporate Web3, payments and more.
  • Emmanuel Fenet, CEO of Paris Blockchain Week, commented on the upcoming 2024 event “After the resounding success of our last edition we are already gearing up for the 5th edition of Paris Blockchain Week with unmatched fervor.

Triple-A raises $10M Series A from Peak XV and Shorooq Partners to be the most regulated payment institution for digital currency worldwide

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Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global digital currency payment institution Triple-A announces their US$10 Million Series A funding round today.

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global digital currency payment institution Triple-A announces their US$10 Million Series A funding round today.
  • Leading the round are repeat investors Peak XV Partners (formerly known as Sequoia India & South East Asia), along with the strategic backing of Shorooq Partners, one of MENA's leading technology investors.
  • Triple-A is licensed by MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) as a Payment Institution.
  • The company also holds a Payment Institution Licence from the central bank of France, allowing them to execute payment transactions across all EU member states.

Triple-A raises $10M Series A from Peak XV and Shorooq Partners to be the most regulated payment institution for digital currency worldwide

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 25, 2023

SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global digital currency payment institution Triple-A announces their US$10 Million Series A funding round today.

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Global digital currency payment institution Triple-A announces their US$10 Million Series A funding round today.
  • Leading the round are repeat investors Peak XV Partners (formerly known as Sequoia India & South East Asia), along with the strategic backing of Shorooq Partners, one of MENA's leading technology investors.
  • Triple-A is licensed by MAS (Monetary Authority of Singapore) as a Payment Institution.
  • The company also holds a Payment Institution Licence from the central bank of France, allowing them to execute payment transactions across all EU member states.