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Ethereum Foundation and Mina Foundation Award a $1.2M Contract to =nil;Foundation to Implement Mina's Privacy-Preserving zk-SNARKs on Ethereum

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Thursday, September 30, 2021
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"We are extremely excited to work with Ethereum Foundation and =nil; on this important project," shared Evan Shapiro, CEO of Mina Foundation.

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  • "We are extremely excited to work with Ethereum Foundation and =nil; on this important project," shared Evan Shapiro, CEO of Mina Foundation.
  • "Ultimately, the verification of the Mina blockchain on Ethereum will enable developers to leverage the benefit of using recursive SNARKs on Ethereum in building dapps.
  • The Mina Foundation is a public benefit corporation serving the Mina Protocol, the world's lightest blockchain.
  • The Ethereum Foundation (EF) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to supporting Ethereum and related technologies.

After making NIL history with the Cavinder Twins, Boost Mobile partners with hundreds of NCAA athletes across multiple sports

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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The company made history last month as the first wireless provider to support NCAA athletes when they signed twin basketball stars Hanna and Haley Cavinder.

Key Points: 
  • The company made history last month as the first wireless provider to support NCAA athletes when they signed twin basketball stars Hanna and Haley Cavinder.
  • In addition, Boost Mobile is partnering with former college-turned-professional athletes to serve as mentors and guides for students as they navigate brand sponsorship.
  • "Team Boost'' athletes will take part in promotions, local events, Boost store visits and social media activities.
  • "Boost Mobile is focused on enabling customers to live more connected lives, and we are proud to empower NCAA athletes as part of our team," said Stephen Stokols, head of Boost Mobile.

DGAP-News: META Announces Agreement to Acquire Nanotech Security Corp. for C$90.8 Million

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Thursday, August 5, 2021
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META Announces Agreement to Acquire Nanotech Security Corp. for C$90.8 Million

Key Points: 
  • META Announces Agreement to Acquire Nanotech Security Corp. for C$90.8 Million
    The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement.
  • "We believe the addition of Nanotech's ultra-precision, high-volume production capabilities should place META in a strong leadership position in commercializing metamaterials at scale."
  • In the government and banknote market, Nanotech has supplied security features used in 30+ banknote denominations.
  • Borden Ladner Gervais LLP is acting as Canadian counsel to Nanotech and Dorsey & Whitney LLP is acting as U.S. counsel to Nanotech.

BO Big or Go Home: Bojangles Signs Clemson and UNC QBs to NIL Deals

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Official today, the two budding superstars have agreed to Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals with the brand, becoming the first college athletes to say, Its Bo Time!

Key Points: 
  • Official today, the two budding superstars have agreed to Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deals with the brand, becoming the first college athletes to say, Its Bo Time!
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210721005937/en/
    Sam Howell, quarterback for UNC-Chapel Hill, officially joins Team Bojangles in NIL deal.
  • The brand is one of the first major quick-service restaurants to sign endorsement deals with college athletes, and Bojangles doesnt plan to quit any time soon.
  • Each football season Bojangles also offers enormously popular Big Bo Boxes family-sized meals perfect for tailgating in partnership with more than a dozen universities across its territory.

University of North Carolina and The BrandR Group Launch First-of-its-Kind Group Licensing Program for Current Student-Athletes

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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This new program invites all of UNC's current student-athletes to join a voluntary group licensing program, which will allow them to benefit from their NIL in conjunction with UNC's official trademarks and logos.

Key Points: 
  • This new program invites all of UNC's current student-athletes to join a voluntary group licensing program, which will allow them to benefit from their NIL in conjunction with UNC's official trademarks and logos.
  • Participation in the Group Licensing Program is voluntary and does not restrict the student-athlete's individual NIL rights, meaning they may still negotiate opportunities outside of the program.
  • "I have long supported the group licensing concept because it can positively impact so many student-athletes.
  • I'm proud that Carolina is the first program to support college athletes, past and present, through group licensing."

Ivy.ai Announces AI Chatbot Support to Streamline Name, Image and Likeness Policies

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Thursday, July 15, 2021
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Boulder, CO, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivy.ai can streamline resources and policies related to name, image and likeness through its chatbot to provide a seamless experience for student-athletes.

Key Points: 
  • Boulder, CO, July 15, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ivy.ai can streamline resources and policies related to name, image and likeness through its chatbot to provide a seamless experience for student-athletes.
  • Athletic departments at colleges and universities are overwhelmed by the challenges posed by the name, image and likeness legislation, said Mary Frances Coryell, Vice President of Strategic Alliances and Partnership.
  • Our chatbot can digest all relevant policy information and provide answers to student-athletes at any time on any device.
  • The NIL chatbot will answer commonly asked questions related to name, image and likeness questions or leverage Live Chat to address topics not supported by the bot.

More College Athletic Departments Announce Plans to Work with Spry on Day that Name, Image, and Likeness Laws Go Live

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Friday, July 2, 2021
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These partnerships will help their compliance departments manage the opportunities and risks associated with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) implementation.

Key Points: 
  • These partnerships will help their compliance departments manage the opportunities and risks associated with Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) implementation.
  • NIL has emerged as law in some states, as of July 1 in addition, the NCAA issued a policy in those states without such laws.
  • Thus, student-athletes, on a national basis, can be compensated for their name, image, and likeness as they participate in collegiate athletics.
  • Spry Payment Systems, Inc. (Spry) is a third-party technology solution designed to navigate the rapidly changing Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) landscape.

Hagens Berman: Attorneys Representing College Athletes Comment on NCAA’s New Rules on Name, Image and Likeness Compensation

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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The excuse for not sharing revenues with athletes will be exposed as a falsehood, and an entire new revenue sharing scheme will emerge.

Key Points: 
  • The excuse for not sharing revenues with athletes will be exposed as a falsehood, and an entire new revenue sharing scheme will emerge.
  • According to the NCAA, the temporary action would remain in place until federal legislation or new NCAA rules are adopted.
  • Under the new NCAA NIL policy, college athletes can engage in NIL activities that are consistent with the law of the state where the school is located.
  • The subject of college athlete NIL compensation has been a hot topic in both the courtroom and Congress.

Gopuff and Opendorse Partner to Pitch Every College Athlete Their First Deal in the NIL Era

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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We look forward to working with thousands of those athletes through this program with Opendorse as we continue to innovate in this new era of sports marketing.

Key Points: 
  • We look forward to working with thousands of those athletes through this program with Opendorse as we continue to innovate in this new era of sports marketing.
  • Through the Opendorse platform, Gopuff will pitch every student-athlete across the country their first deal in the Name, Image and Likeness era of collegiate sports beginning July 1.
  • This is a once-in-a-generation moment for college athletics, and were thrilled to partner with Gopuff to unlock real value for every college athlete, said Blake Lawrence, Opendorse CEO.
  • We believe that NIL opportunities will exist for every college athlete, and Gopuff is making that a reality on day one.

Hagens Berman: Federal Judge Upholds NCAA College Athletes’ Claims for Name, Image and Likeness Compensation

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Thursday, June 24, 2021
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U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken today upheld antitrust claims on behalf of NCAA college athletes regarding name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation , according to attorneys at Hagens Berman representing the proposed class.

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  • U.S. District Judge Claudia Wilken today upheld antitrust claims on behalf of NCAA college athletes regarding name, image and likeness (NIL) compensation , according to attorneys at Hagens Berman representing the proposed class.
  • In Judge Wilkens order, all of the claims brought in Hagens Bermans case House v. NCAA were upheld amid the NCAAs motions to dismiss in a sweeping victory for plaintiffs.
  • As the order lays out, the NCAA has argued that if college athletes were allowed to profit from their NILs, consumer demand for college sports would be threatened.
  • The lawsuit seeks to hold the NCAA accountable to college athletes via injunction and damages for the NCAAs antitrust violations regulating the profits gained from the use of college athletes names, images and likenesses, specifically:
    An injunction voiding rules prohibiting compensation to college athletes for use of their name, image and likeness.