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Ripple Partners with Blockchain Founders Fund to Accelerate Web3 Adoption

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Thursday, March 16, 2023

SINGAPORE, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripple, a leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions announced today that it has made a strategic investment into Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF), a Singapore-based early-stage Venture Capital Fund that focuses on top-tier Web3 startups globally. The investment is part of Ripple's efforts to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology globally. The funding will be used by BFF to support high-potential early-stage companies that are building the infrastructure and products that will streamline the transition to a decentralized future.

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  • SINGAPORE, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ripple , a leader in enterprise blockchain and crypto solutions announced today that it has made a strategic investment into Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF), a Singapore-based early-stage Venture Capital Fund that focuses on top-tier Web3 startups globally.
  • The investment is part of Ripple's efforts to accelerate the adoption of blockchain technology globally.
  • Blockchain Founders Fund is backed by industry leaders, investors, and family offices, including leading financial institutions.
  • Through its investment in BFF, Ripple is making a significant move towards accelerating the adoption of blockchain technology worldwide.

Firstline Brands Launches Satin Sleep Collection in Partnership with Karma's World Entertainment

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Wednesday, March 15, 2023

HOUSTON, Texas, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firstline Brands, the leading textured hair accessory company in the U.S., furthers its mission to innovate high-quality haircare and fashion items with the launch of its Karma's World© Satin Sleep Collection under its Camryn's BFF® brand for girls and tweens.

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  • HOUSTON, Texas, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Firstline Brands, the leading textured hair accessory company in the U.S., furthers its mission to innovate high-quality haircare and fashion items with the launch of its Karma's World© Satin Sleep Collection under its Camryn's BFF® brand for girls and tweens.
  • The Karma's World© Satin Sleep Collection by Camryn's BFF® is an assortment of satin bonnets and pillowcases made with non-abrasive, high-quality satin in three fun, vibrant, and coordinated prints that inspire sweet dreams and leans into the series' focus on issues such as self-expression, creativity, and identity.
  • Firstline's new product offering of the Karma's World Satin Sleep collection of bonnets and pillowcases is truly innovative, and we can't wait for kids to see it," said Kyra Halperin, Co-Vice President, 9 Story Brands.
  • The Karma's World© Satin Sleep Collection by Camryn's BFF® is available TODAY on Amazon.com/karmasworld and in beauty supply stores across the country:
    Karma's World© Satin Pillowcase - Available in Black, Teal, and White Prints ($9.82)
    Designed with luxuriously smooth satin, the Karma's World Satin Pillowcase by Camryn's BFF® is the superlative option for protecting her hair during sleep.

3D Bioprinter to Print Human Meniscus on the ISS

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Thursday, March 9, 2023

Now that the BFF is installed, it is ready to flex its printing muscles with the facility's first task: producing a full-sized, 3D printed human meniscus.

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  • Now that the BFF is installed, it is ready to flex its printing muscles with the facility's first task: producing a full-sized, 3D printed human meniscus.
  • The investigation to print a full human meniscus will build on previous research from 2019, when the BFF printed cardiac tissue and a partial meniscus.
  • "So right when you print it, you're already closer to human tissue than you would be if you started out trying to print a heart."
  • The facility can be used to print and culture organoids, which resemble human organs but are artificially made.

Heart Muscle Tissue Chips Among Life Science Investigations Launching to ISS on SpaceX CRS-27

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023

These projects, sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory, will study microgravity's effects on engineered heart muscle tissue, and results could lead to new treatments for heart disease.

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  • These projects, sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory, will study microgravity's effects on engineered heart muscle tissue, and results could lead to new treatments for heart disease.
  • These projects were funded through the Tissue Chips in Space initiative , a multiyear collaboration between the ISS National Lab and NIH's National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences.
  • Muscles, including the heart, can weaken in microgravity, so heart muscle tissue chips in space could be used to model heart disease and screen potential new drugs.
  • These are only a few of the investigations sponsored by the ISS National Lab that are launching on this mission.

Blockchain Founders Fund Announces Final Close of Its 75M Fund

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Monday, February 27, 2023

SINGAPORE, Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain Founders Fund (BFF) announced the final close of its Fund II with participation from key investors, family offices and institutions in the industry including Polygon, Ripple, Octava, NEO Global Capital (NGC), Appworks, Sebastien Borget COO of The Sandbox, GSR, LD Capital, Metavest Capital, and more. BFF's Fund II aims to support high growth potential pre-seed and seed stage Web3 and blockchain startups.

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  • BFF's Fund II aims to support high growth potential pre-seed and seed stage Web3 and blockchain startups.
  • Aly Madhavji , Managing Partner at Blockchain Founders Fund said, "We are honored and grateful for the support Blockchain Founders Fund has received from top institutions and industry leaders.
  • As we close this fund, we remain committed to supporting the next generation of visionary entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of Web3 and blockchain technologies.
  • The successful close of BFF Fund II marks a milestone for Blockchain Founders Fund.

Celebrate “BBL Week” with SQULPT

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Upon founding SQULPT, Dr. Suissa was able to build upon his past work and push the principles of BBL safety even further with SoftSqulpt®.

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  • Upon founding SQULPT, Dr. Suissa was able to build upon his past work and push the principles of BBL safety even further with SoftSqulpt®.
  • SQULPT patients are active participants in the process and can give the plastic surgeons direct feedback at every step, significantly reducing the risk of surgical issues.
  • SQULPT is also excited to host a BFF BLL giveaway for two friends, announcing the winners on Monday March 6th, 2023.
  • In addition to SoftSqulpt®, SQULPT is also the innovator behind Petite BBL™, XL BBL®, Naturals™ (breast augmentation) and the Silicone Free Zone®.

Leading Livestream Shopping Retailer QVC Collaborates with Tori Spelling and Jennie Garth on Home Décor Line

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Thursday, January 26, 2023

WEST CHESTER, Pa., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QVC®, the premier home décor retailer and leader in video commerce and multiplatform shopping, today exclusively launches The BFF Collection by Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling. Created with an approach of 'where style meets function,' the collection features curated home décor items meant to take the work out of home decorating and help beautify and transform homes. Exclusive to QVC, Jennie and Tori's home collection is now available for purchase on QVC.com, with Jennie and Tori making their live on-air debut on QVC January 26 at 8 p.m. EST and on all QVC digital streaming platforms. QVC is part of Qurate Retail, Inc. (NASDAQ: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP).

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  • WEST CHESTER, Pa., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- QVC® , the premier home décor retailer and leader in video commerce and multiplatform shopping, today exclusively launches The BFF Collection by Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling.
  • Exclusive to QVC, Jennie and Tori's home collection is now available for purchase on QVC.com , with Jennie and Tori making their live on-air debut on QVC January 26 at 8 p.m. EST and on all QVC digital streaming platforms.
  • Best known for starring in the iconic TV show "Beverly Hills 90210," Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling bring you The BFF Collection.
  • Tori Spelling added, "collaborating with QVC allowed Jennie and I to share the stories behind our creation of each piece.

Virtualtech Frontier Secures Funding Led by Blockchain Founders Fund to Further Develop Metaverse Platform

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023

The funds will be allocated towards growing the team, supporting marketing activities and further developing their platform, Mitoworld.io .

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  • The funds will be allocated towards growing the team, supporting marketing activities and further developing their platform, Mitoworld.io .
  • Since then, the strong momentum they have achieved in metaverse solutions has enabled them to more than triple their revenue in 2022 compared to the previous year.
  • "We are thrilled to have the support of Blockchain Founders Fund," said VTF's CEO Jason Low.
  • VTF believes that the metaverse has the potential to revolutionise the way that communities interact and engage with each other.

NASA and ISS National Lab Team Up for Live Space Station Downlink at Consumer Electronics Show

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Wednesday, January 4, 2023

LAS VEGAS, Jan. 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's largest and most influential gathering of technology companies and researchers is about to receive a call from humanity's most innovative learning outpost, the International Space Station (ISS). Each year in Las Vegas (NV), the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) brings together key leaders within the technology field to network, spur new ideas, and to drive economic growth. This year, NASA and the ISS National Lab are seeking to make big waves by educating the CES community on avenues to utilize this one-of-a-kind incubator in low Earth orbit.

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  • This year, NASA and the ISS National Lab are seeking to make big waves by educating the CES community on avenues to utilize this one-of-a-kind incubator in low Earth orbit.
  • To kick off this session, Wattles will moderate a fast-paced conversation featuring:
    After which, the space station will come calling.
  • Interested media, please reach out to Patrick O'Neill, ISS National Lab Public Affairs and Outreach Lead at [email protected] to coordinate.
  • To learn more about the ISS National Lab and the science it supports, please visit www.issnationallab.org .

Take Your Holidays Higher with New Mary Jones Cannabis-Infused Syrups

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Wednesday, December 14, 2022

SEATTLE, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The holidays are about to get more magical. New Mary Jones Cannabis-Infused Syrups from Jones Soda Co. (CSE: JSDA, OTCQB: JSDA) are arriving in select dispensaries the week before Christmas, providing a versatile THC indulgence that can be added to any soda, used as a cocktail mixer, sipped straight from the bottle, drizzled over desserts, or used to infuse your favorite recipes. Pick-me-up pancake syrup, anyone?

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  • This latest addition to the Mary Jones cannabis-infused beverage brand is available in the same fan-favorite Jones craft soda flavors as the Mary Jones 10mg and 100mg THC-infused sodas introduced over the last few months: Root Beer, Berry Lemonade, Green Apple and Orange & Cream.
  • Using Mary Jones Syrups is fun.
  • Sweet Flower is the exclusive launch partner for Mary Jones Syrups.
  • Mary Jones 10mg and 100mg THC-infused sodasare already available at Sweet Flower as well as more than 200 other California dispensaries, making Mary Jones one of the fastest-growing cannabis brands in the state.