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Moose Toys' Wins and WOWs at 2023 Toy of the Year® Awards

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Saturday, September 30, 2023

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys, an innovative leader in the toy industry, won two prestigious accolades, including Champion of Diversity & Inclusion for Art Director Brent Bell in the inaugural people-focused awards, and an inaugural Marketing Campaign of the Year Award (Silver) at the Toy Foundation's 24th annual Toy of the Year® (TOTY®) Awards. The TOTY Award winners were announced this evening at an awards ceremony at Cipriani's 42nd Street in New York City, opening day of The Toy Association's 2024 Preview and 2023 Holiday Market.

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  • The TOTY Award winners were announced this evening at an awards ceremony at Cipriani's 42nd Street in New York City, opening day of The Toy Association's 2024 Preview and 2023 Holiday Market.
  • With a steadfast commitment to an "All Welcome'' workplace, he co-founded the Moose D&I Committee in 2022, leaving an indelible mark.
  • Hosted by The Toy Foundation, TOTY accolades are based on votes from mass and specialty toy retailers, media, Toy Association members and consumers.
  • To stay up to date on these latest innovations and for more information about Moose Toys' full range of products, visit moosetoys.com .

MIXI Joins Oasys Blockchain as a Validator

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Friday, April 7, 2023

Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - April 7, 2023) - Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain, today announced that MIXI, Inc. (MIXI), Japan's leading media powerhouse, has officially joined as the latest node validator in the blockchain's network.

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  • Singapore, Singapore--(Newsfile Corp. - April 7, 2023) - Oasys, a gaming-optimised blockchain, today announced that MIXI, Inc. (MIXI), Japan's leading media powerhouse, has officially joined as the latest node validator in the blockchain's network.
  • Daiki Moriyama, Director, Oasys, said: "The inclusion of MIXI, the company behind the blockbuster title Monster Strike that led mobile gaming to mass adoption, as our validator is significant for Oasys as we forge partnerships to enable the mass adoption of blockchain games.
  • In just over a year since its formation, Oasys revolutionized the way gamers and developers create and interact on blockchain.
  • Oasys continues to advance its mission of bringing blockchain gaming to the world, by encouraging the mainstream adoption of blockchain technology.

Moose Toys Brings Home Back-to-Back Creative Toy of the Year Wins with Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys , an innovative leader in the toy industry, announced that it won Creative Toy of the Year for Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball at The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moose Toys , an innovative leader in the toy industry, announced that it won Creative Toy of the Year for Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball at The Toy Foundation's Toy of the Year (TOTY) Awards.
  • We set the bar last year with Magic Mixies Magic Cauldron and raised it even higher with Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball," said Paul Solomon, co-owner, Moose Toys.
  • It is especially gratifying given that voting took place before Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball was on shelves.
  • With Magic Mixies Magical Crystal Ball, kids have the power to create a Magic Mixie and beckon it to the Crystal Ball using an interactive spellcasting wand.

Mixie Holoport Powers Industry Recognition for Frontera Customer

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Wednesday, May 25, 2022

In addition to the Mixie Holoport 3.0 framework, Frontera now owns an arsenal of cutting-edge intellectual property that enables our clients to achieve their boldest dreams.

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  • In addition to the Mixie Holoport 3.0 framework, Frontera now owns an arsenal of cutting-edge intellectual property that enables our clients to achieve their boldest dreams.
  • Mixie Holoport engenders intense emotional investment and knowledge retention, leading to memorable, highly impactful user experiences.
  • Our Mixie Holoport framework makes virtual and augmented reality possible for everyone.
  • Frontera Group is a strategic acquirer of intellectual property and revenue-generating companies in the technology and human capital markets.

Japan Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Market Report 2022: Mobile Wallet Companies are Incorporating Contactless Technologies in their Prepaid Cards to Provide More Versatile Payment Experience

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022

In October 2021, Japanese prepaid cards WAON and nanaco launched Apple Pay in these prepaid cards to integrate e-Money systems into the fold.

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  • In October 2021, Japanese prepaid cards WAON and nanaco launched Apple Pay in these prepaid cards to integrate e-Money systems into the fold.
  • For instance,
    In June 2021, Mixi's mobile wallet "6gram" (Rokugram) launched physical prepaid cards which are compatible with Visa's touch payment.
  • The prepaid card has no card number mentioned on the card and can be confirmed from the 6gram app on the smartphone.
  • The card is a physical VISA contactless prepaid card that is connected to 6gram user's e-wallet accounts.

Japan Prepaid Card and Digital Wallet Markets and Investment Opportunities Report 2022: Market is Expected to Grow by a CAGR of 10.9%, Increasing from $166 Bn in 2022 to Reach $250.87 Bn by 2026 - ResearchAndMarkets.com

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Monday, March 7, 2022

In October 2021, Japanese prepaid cards WAON and nanaco launched Apple Pay in these prepaid cards to integrate e-Money systems into the fold.

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  • In October 2021, Japanese prepaid cards WAON and nanaco launched Apple Pay in these prepaid cards to integrate e-Money systems into the fold.
  • This is helpful for those who prefer recharging with cash instead of wallet-stored credit card.
  • The Japanese WAON card users get a facility of the "e-Money" option in the Wallet app.
  • The prepaid card has no card number mentioned on the card and can be confirmed from the 6gram app on the smartphone.

Japanese Powerhouses mixi and DAZN Partner to Create a Sports NFT Marketplace on Flow

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Friday, February 4, 2022

The announcement was made locally in Japan with Flow confirming the new marketplace will launch in the spring.

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  • The announcement was made locally in Japan with Flow confirming the new marketplace will launch in the spring.
  • The DAZN MOMENTS marketplace will allow users to collect moments of super skills of players as well as memorable moments of various sports in Japan.
  • "We're excited to partner with mixi to unlock NFTs for various sports in Japan," Manabu Yamada, Executive Vice President of DAZN Japan.
  • Coming in the Spring, Japanese fans will be able to collect moments from their favorite sporting events through the DAZN MOMENTS marketplace on Flow.

Private Photo-Sharing App FamilyAlbum Surpasses 8 Million Users

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Tuesday, August 11, 2020

mixi, Inc. today announced that its private photo-sharing app FamilyAlbum has surpassed 8 million users worldwide.

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  • mixi, Inc. today announced that its private photo-sharing app FamilyAlbum has surpassed 8 million users worldwide.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200811005432/en/
    FamilyAlbum now has over 8 million users in more than 150 different countries worldwide.
  • In addition to surpassing 8 million users, the service has also seen an unprecedented increase in in-app activity since the middle of March.
  • Released in 2015, FamilyAlbum has over 8 million users worldwide.

FamilyAlbum Founder Donates $1 Million Towards COVID-19 Relief for Families and Children

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Friday, April 24, 2020

mixi, Inc. today announced that FamilyAlbum founder Kenji Kasahara has donated $1 million to help families and children affected by the COVID-19 crisis.

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  • mixi, Inc. today announced that FamilyAlbum founder Kenji Kasahara has donated $1 million to help families and children affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
  • FamilyAlbum, a private photo-sharing app for families, has seen increasing demand for their service as families struggle to stay connected in the midst of lockdowns and shelter-in-place orders.
  • The $1 million donation will support vulnerable families and children in the US, UK, Australia, Canada, and other regions around the world.
  • "We are grateful to FamilyAlbum for supporting our global COVID-19 efforts to keep children and families safe and supported during these unprecedented and challenging times.

mixi, Inc. Releases a New Monthly Subscription Service for the Photo and Video Sharing App FamilyAlbum

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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

mixi, Inc. today announced FamilyAlbum Premium, a new monthly subscription service for their photo and video sharing app, FamilyAlbum.

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  • mixi, Inc. today announced FamilyAlbum Premium, a new monthly subscription service for their photo and video sharing app, FamilyAlbum.
  • Features currently in the app will remain free and unlimited, while Premium subscribers gain access to additional benefits.
  • The subscription service will be available starting April 9th for $4.99 USD a month, with the first month free.
  • With over 4.5 million users worldwide, FamilyAlbum continues to grow as it supports the journeys of families everywhere.