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XREX Plays Key Role in Taiwan’s Fraud Combat: Scammed Crypto Assets Returned Without Known Defendant

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

The attacker moved the stolen cryptocurrency assets into an account with OKX, an exchange that operates outside of Taiwanese jurisdiction.

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  • The attacker moved the stolen cryptocurrency assets into an account with OKX, an exchange that operates outside of Taiwanese jurisdiction.
  • Multiple parties collaborated to seize almost all of the illicit assets and return them to the victim.
  • It demonstrated that even if criminals have transferred the stolen assets to overseas exchanges, the assets can still be tracked and recovered.
  • XREX Taiwan is listed on the Financial Supervisory Commission's list of virtual assets service providers that have completed anti-money laundering compliance statements.

M&T Charitable Foundation Gives $100,000 Grant to the Jackie Robinson Foundation, Advancing Its Mission to Educate, Inspire, and Empower

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Thursday, February 29, 2024

NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&T Bank Charitable Foundation has announced a $100,000 grant allocated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation. This funding will support the Foundation's programmatic services dedicated to JRF Scholars within the greater New York City Area. These services include career guidance, internship facilitation, permanent job placement assistance, as well as leadership development and practical life skills.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Feb. 29, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The M&T Bank Charitable Foundation has announced a $100,000 grant allocated to the Jackie Robinson Foundation.
  • The Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) administers one of the nation's premier scholarship and leadership development programs for minority college students.
  • The Jackie Robinson Museum is a museum and educational center in Manhattan that honors the legacy of Jackie Robinson.
  • For more information on the M&T Charitable Foundation, please visit the M&T Charitable Foundation website .

Ecopol Announces Strategic Investment in JRF Technology

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Thursday, December 7, 2023

Ecopol S.p.A. (“Ecopol”), a leading developer and producer of innovative biodegradable films and delivery systems, announced today it has completed a strategic investment in JRF Technology LLC (“JRF” or the “Company”), a leading developer of water-soluble polymer and edible film technology.

Key Points: 
  • Ecopol S.p.A. (“Ecopol”), a leading developer and producer of innovative biodegradable films and delivery systems, announced today it has completed a strategic investment in JRF Technology LLC (“JRF” or the “Company”), a leading developer of water-soluble polymer and edible film technology.
  • Founded in 2007 and based in Tampa, Florida, JRF is an innovation and R&D organization focused exclusively on water-soluble polymer and edible film technology.
  • “Our strategic investment in JRF aligns well with Ecopol’s strategy to accelerate the development of the next generation of sustainable delivery systems,” said Ecopol CEO Mauro Carbone.
  • These steps represent the first in partnership with SK Capital Partners, LP (“SK Capital”), which made a strategic investment to acquire a majority stake in Ecopol in September 2023.

BMO's 19th Equity Through Education Trading Day Raises C$1.65 Million to Promote Education, Development and Progress for Promising Students Around the World

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Thursday, September 21, 2023

"BMO Boldly Grows the Good in business and life by annually donating 100 per cent of one day's institutional equity trading commissions in North America and Europe to charities that promote progress, diversity and inclusion by providing scholarships, bursaries, mentoring programs, and development opportunities to promising students."

Key Points: 
  • "BMO Boldly Grows the Good in business and life by annually donating 100 per cent of one day's institutional equity trading commissions in North America and Europe to charities that promote progress, diversity and inclusion by providing scholarships, bursaries, mentoring programs, and development opportunities to promising students."
  • "Since 2005, BMO Capital Markets has assisted more than 800 Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) Scholars with the Equity Through Education program," said Della Britton, JRF's President & CEO.
  • "This generous support includes direct sponsorship of 26 JRF/BMO Capital Markets Scholars and our annual Scholars' Mentoring and Leadership Conference, held each spring in New York City.
  • The proceeds from this year's Equity Through Education trading day will go to the following charities:

Stephen Wong, Goldman Sachs Managing Director, Baseball Historian, Author and Collector Joins Jackie Robinson Foundation Board of Directors

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Friday, July 14, 2023

The 30-member board oversees the Foundation, which was established in 1973 by Rachel Robinson.

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  • The 30-member board oversees the Foundation, which was established in 1973 by Rachel Robinson.
  • Expanding its mission to educate and inspire others around Robinson’s heroic life and legacy, the Foundation opened the much-touted Jackie Robinson Museum in July of 2022.
  • As a life-long collector and foremost authority on baseball history and artifacts, Wong brings additional, tailormade expertise to the JRF board.
  • “Attracting such an accomplished and dynamic industry leader to the Foundation board bolsters our efforts,” said JRF Chairman Gregg Gonsalves.

The Beach Boys with John Stamos Headlined Ultimate SoCal Charity Event to Raise Funds for Kids Fighting Cancer

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Monday, June 12, 2023

More than 600 guests attended the intimate concert and culinary experience held at a private residence in Coto de Caza.

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  • More than 600 guests attended the intimate concert and culinary experience held at a private residence in Coto de Caza.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230612265672/en/
    John Stamos joined The Beach Boys to raise money for the Jessie Rees Foundation, helping kids fight cancer.
  • Pictured left to right: Bruce Johnston, John Stamos, Mike Love and Erik Rees, CEO of the Jessie Rees Foundation.
  • Southern California-based JRF is a nonprofit that encourages kids to NEGU (Never, Ever Give Up) during their fight against cancer.

Non-Profits Shine at NASCAR: Jessie Rees Foundation Partners With Spire Motorsports to Bring National Attention to Kids Fighting Cancer

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Monday, February 20, 2023

7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be painted in honor of the Jessie Rees Foundation (JRF) for six NASCAR Cup Series races in 2023, including Auto Club Speedway, Martinsville, Daytona, Bristol, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.

Key Points: 
  • 7 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be painted in honor of the Jessie Rees Foundation (JRF) for six NASCAR Cup Series races in 2023, including Auto Club Speedway, Martinsville, Daytona, Bristol, Las Vegas, and Phoenix.
  • The sponsorship resulted from a partnership between the Spire Motorsports and a private philanthropic foundation.
  • The Jessie Rees Foundation was founded when 12-year-old Jessica Joy Rees – known to those who loved her as simply Jessie – was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer and given just 12-to-18 months to live.
  • The Jessie Rees Foundation will also be participating in the NASCAR Foundation’s Give-a-thon later this year.

Justice Reform Foundation Applauds Biden's Marijuana Reform Actions

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Saturday, October 8, 2022

The Justice Reform Foundation is committed to serving as advocates for those impacted by America's broken criminal justice system and is encouraged by this sign of progress at a federal level.

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  • The Justice Reform Foundation is committed to serving as advocates for those impacted by America's broken criminal justice system and is encouraged by this sign of progress at a federal level.
  • The Justice Reform Foundation, based in Texas, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those impacted by the broken U.S. criminal justice system.
  • The Justice Reform Foundation (JRF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those impacted by the broken U.S. criminal justice system.
  • Since his recent release, Magnuson has been working toward rebuilding his life, including starting the Justice Reform Foundation to help those impacted by a broken criminal justice system.

Dallas Entrepreneur Justin Magnuson Launches Justice Reform Foundation to Support Victims of the Criminal Justice System and Advocate for Change

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Local entrepreneur and Dallasite Justin Magnuson today announced the launch of the Justice Reform Foundation (JRF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those impacted by America's broken criminal justice system.

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  • The nonprofit will advocate for bail reform, provide support to those affected by the justice system, and educate the public on various justice reform topics.
  • DALLAS, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Local entrepreneur and Dallasite Justin Magnuson today announced the launch of the Justice Reform Foundation (JRF), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those impacted by America's broken criminal justice system.
  • The Justice Reform Foundation (JRF) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping those impacted by the broken U.S. criminal justice system.
  • Since his recent release, Magnuson has been working toward rebuilding his life, including starting the Justice Reform Foundation to help those impacted by a broken criminal justice system.

THE JACKIE ROBINSON MUSEUM TO OPEN ITS DOORS JULY 26

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

New York, New York, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 75 years after Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) will open the doors to a museum in his honor Tuesday, July 26.

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  • New York, New York, July 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- 75 years after Jackie Robinson made his debut with the Brooklyn Dodgers, the Jackie Robinson Foundation (JRF) will open the doors to a museum in his honor Tuesday, July 26.
  • The Jackie Robinson Museum is the realization of a dream for my family.
  • We are thrilled to be able to open the Jackie Robinson Museum despite todays challenging health and safety environment, said Della Britton, JRFs President & CEO.
  • With the opening of the Jackie Robinson Museum in New York City in July of 2022, JRF will enhance its mission by educating and inspiring the general public around the legacy of Jackie Robinson and the ideals and values that defined his life.