HH Sheikh Juma Ahmed Juma Al Maktoum reiterates endorsement of World Blockchain Summit coming back to Dubai in March 2023

DUBAI, UAE, Feb 27, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – World Blockchain Summit (WBS), the world's longest running series of blockchain events is coming back to Dubai for its 24th edition on March 20-21 at Atlantis the Palm, under the endorsement of HH Sheikh Juma Ahmed Juma Al Maktoum, member of the ruling family of Dubai.

Use code "CACNN10" to avail 10% off on ticket at World Blockchain Summit (WBS), the world's longest running series of blockchain events, which is coming back to Dubai for its 24th edition on March 20-21.

The summit hosted with the support of Strategic Partner, Elite Partner Investments, is themed Fostering the future of Web3.0, and boasts one of the most stellar line-ups of industry heavyweights including:
– Sandeep Nailwal, Co-Founder, Polygon
– Sunny Lu, Co-Founder & CEO, Vechain
– Helen Hai, Executive VP, Binance and Head of Binance Charity
– Max Kordek, CEO & Co-Founder, Lisk
– Gracy Chen, Managing Director, Bitget
– Jean-Charles Gaudechon, CEO, One-Football Labs
– Alex Zinder, Global Head, Ledger Enterprises
– Dina Sam'an, Co-Founder & Managing Director, CoinMENA

Dubai and the surrounding MENA countries have firmly established themselves as some f the most crypto, blockchain and web3.0 friendly markets in the world and so is the perfect destination for projects and influencers from around the world to meet, network and support the continued growth of the ecosystem.

Furqan Rassul, CEO of Elite Partner Investment remarked, "As a hub for innovation and technology, Dubai has tremendous potential for the growth of the crypto and blockchain ecosystem. We are seeing a significant increase in interest and adoption of these technologies in the region, and I am optimistic about its future here. With the support of the government and the business community, Dubai is becoming a leader in this space, and I believe that Elite Partner Investment is well-positioned to play a key role in driving this growth in collaboration with WBS."

Amongst the topics of discussion identifying the game-changing trends in the web3.0 ecosystem are decrypting the regulatory landscape of virtual assets, central bank digital currencies, and cross-border payments and maximizing ESG impact with blockchain.

Mohammed Saleem, Founding Chairman, WBS noted, "We are honoured to announce the endorsement of HH Sheikh Juma Ahmed Juma Al Maktoum, member of the ruling family of Dubai, alongside the participation of the most prominent players in the crypto and Web 3.0 space, including Binance, VeChain, Ripple, Polygon, Investcorp, and many others. This shows the influence and growth of the WBS conference, making it a premier event globally in this ever-changing industry. Attendees can network and learn from the brightest minds in the field, making WBS Dubai a must-attend event for those seeking valuable insights and connections."

Sunny Lu, Co-Founder & CEO, VeChain added, "I look forward to joining the World Blockchain Summit and sharing the work we're doing over at the VeChain Foundation. Our team is enabling revolutionary applications of blockchain in the field of sustainability. World Blockchain Summit presents an ideal opportunity to share more information about these important developments with an expert audience."

Confirmed speakers at the summit include:
– Sandeep Nailwal, Co-Founder, Polygon
– Sunny Lu, Co-founder & CEO, Vechain
– Helen Hai, Executive VP of Binance and Head of Binance Charity, Binance
– Max Kordek, CEO and Co-founder, Lisk
– Gracy Chen, Managing Director, Bitget
– Jean-Charles Gaudechon, CEO, OneFootball Labs
– Alex Zinder, Global Head, Ledger Enterprise
– Dina Sam'an, Co-Founder and Managing Director, CoinMENA
– Reece Merrick, Senior Director, Global Strategic Partners, Ripple
– Nena Dokuzov, National representative in European Blockchain Partnership, Republic of Slovenia
– Herve Francois, Blockchain Fund Partner, Investcorp
Confirmed sponsors at the summit include:
– Gold sponsors: IMPT.io, UrbanID, Web3 Management
– Exhibitors: Cinemakoin.io, Crastonic, DeCir, Sabai Ecoverse
– Official PR Partner: Luna PR
– Official Content Distribution Partner: Zex PR Wire
– Official Event App Partner: CrowdComms
– Ecosystem Partner: CryptoOasis
– Association partners: European Blockchain Association, MENA Fintech Association
– Community Partners: EcoX, APAC DAO
– Media partner: Cointelegraph, beincrypto, Cryptonewz, Bitcoin World, Coinbold, The News Crypto, CAN Newswire, Dx Talks, BitCoin Addict, Coin Cruncher, CoinsCapture, Cryptopolitan, Gagsty, ICOHolder, The Cryptonomist, CoinPedia Fintech News, Crypto Reporter, Hashd News, Dsrpt Blog, CryptoEvents, Bitcoin Trading, Crypto Bulls Club, Bitcoin Insider, The Coin Republic, The Eastern herald, Kiro Media and Itez

About World Blockchain Summit

World Blockchain Summit is the home of global web 3.0 communities and experts designed to foster growth, collaboration, and adoption of the latest emerging technologies in the space. This is the world's largest series of summits that is exclusively dedicated to the proliferation of the ecosystem and adoption of blockchain, crypto, metaverse and web 3.0 solutions that connects founders, developers, investors, regulators, enterprise buyers, media and influencers.

WBS has hosted over 20 editions in over 10 countries.

For more information and tickets, visit www.worldblockchainsummit.com/Dubai

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BREATHE! Convention Releases Official White Paper, Detailing Mission on Web3 Adoption

LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb 22, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Today, BREATHE! Convention announced the release of the official BREATHE! Convention White Paper (https://breatheconvention.com/white-paper/), which serves as a comprehensive guide that details a mission of rapidly increasing Web3 education and adoption around the world.

"This is our love letter to all the projects out there who want more transparency and credibility in the Web3 space," said Public Relations Director Brian Edmiston. "The BREATHE! White Paper is the ultimate game plan for how we're making this convention the staging area for worldwide adoption of blockchain, metaverse, AI, and all other adjacent Web3 technologies. We want Web3 developers, investors, and enthusiasts to know that BREATHE! is about empowering businesses, groups, and individuals who want to make that leap to the next evolution of the internet."

It also provides detailed information on the convention's offerings, including workshops, panel discussions, and keynote presentations from industry experts that provide value for the entire spectrum of people in Web3, from Web3 pioneers with extensive knowledge to professionals just starting their journey into the Web3 space.

An excerpt from the executive summary in the BREATHE! White Paper has outlined why BREATHE! as a brand has designed a Web3 based convention:

BREATHE! Convention is designed to bring together a diverse group of attendees, including developers, researchers, investors, and enthusiasts, to discuss the latest developments and trends in web3 and to explore potential collaborations and partnerships.

Generative efforts are created by the guiding principles of BREATHE!, which is to create opportunities that encompass:

– Education
– Experience
– Entertainment

In addition to these efforts, the convention is also built to offer opportunities for workshops, panel discussions, and keynote presentations from industry experts that provide value for the entire spectrum of people in Web3, from Web3 pioneers with extensive knowledge to professionals just starting their journey into the Web3 space.

The BREATHE! White Paper is available directly on the BREATHE! Convention website under the Press & Media section (https://breatheconvention.com/white-paper/).

BREATHE! has also announced it is ending Super Early Bird Registration on February 23rd, 2023. Followers of the convention are encouraged to register to attend while Super Early Bird Registration pricing is currently available directly at: https://breatheconvention.com/shop/

About BREATHE!

Taking place on May 3-5, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, BREATHE! Convention is connecting the Web3 universe that brings the power and utility of Web3 technology to life at this experience-based event.

Visit www.breatheconvention.com to secure your ticket to attend and inquire for exhibiting and sponsoring opportunities. BREATHE! is active on social media, providing the latest news and updates to the event.

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BREATHE! Convention Pursues ISO Certification For Environmentally Sustainable Web3 Practices

LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb 20, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – BREATHE! Convention has announced its pursuit of the Edenark Group ISO 14001 environmental sustainability certification program as part of a dedicated effort for more sustainable and environmentally responsible Web3 practices.

The Edenark Group ISO 14001 is the world's premier environmental sustainability certification program, designed for small to mid-sized enterprises to attain the world's most popular environmental certification standard in a program that is specifically designed and priced for them. This certification program helps organizations progressively improve at a pace that works for their needs, defining how they interact internally, externally, and with the environment.

"When an organization pursues, and attains, the Edenark Group ISO 14001 Sustainability Certification, they are not just doing it to see their costs go down and revenues and profits go up. They are setting a higher bar for their organization and sending a signal to all those around them," said David Goodman, CEO of Edenark Group in regards to the pursuit of the ISO certification. "They are agreeing to adhere to the world's gold standard for sustainability certification; are choosing to be a leader and part of the solution, not the problem; and are joining an elite fraternity of over 300,000 organizations, in over 150 countries, that have committed to continually improve in every way."

This pursuit for ISO certification has made BREATHE! the world's first Web3 convention of its kind to do so. BREATHE! Convention has also consciously demonstrated sustainable practices with the decision to occupy 120,000 square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) and to partner with Renaissance Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) has implemented initiatives in the convention center to save energy, conserve water, reduce waste, and reduce emissions, in addition to having a commitment to build on current successes and maintain a proactive approach towards future sustainable activities.

BREATHE! Convention has made Renaissance Hotel by Marriott its Official Hospitality Partner. Conveniently located just 223 walking steps from the Las Vegas Convention Center, Renaissance Hotel Las Vegas property is a four diamond, fourteen-story, 400,000 square feet, non-gaming, smoke-free hotel that has achieved recognition for its sustainable commitment since 2017.

Shawn Willis, Founder & CEO of 5AM Global/BREATHE! Convention, stated, "The Edenark Group ISO 14001 Sustainability Certification will both help to hold us more accountable and help to inspire, motivate, and set a standard for other companies who aspire to take the same steps. The company culture and processes of 5AM Global and its production of BREATHE! Convention are built around solutions to reduce waste, manage risk, personal and professional development, and philanthropy for our employees, clients, and strategic partners."

BREATHE! Convention is set to take place between May 3-5, 2023 at the LVCC and is designed to provide opportunities for workshops, panel discussions, and keynote presentations from industry experts that provide value for the entire spectrum of people in Web3.

BREATHE! has also announced it is ending Super Early Bird Registration on February 23rd, 2023. Followers of the convention are encouraged to register to attend while Super Early Bird Registration pricing is currently available directly at: https://breatheconvention.com/shop/

About BREATHE!

Taking place on May 3-5, 2023 at the Las Vegas Convention Center, BREATHE! Convention is connecting the Web3 universe that brings the power and utility of Web3 technology to life at this experience-based event.

Visit www.breatheconvention.com to secure your ticket to attend and inquire for exhibiting and sponsoring opportunities. BREATHE! is active on social media, providing the latest news and updates to the event.

Produced by 5AM Global

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Ext. 710
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5AM Global
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Blockpass and Avalanche Secure Dapps, Enable Digitization of Assets

HONG KONG, Feb 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – A new partnership, between digital identity verification provider Blockpass and Avalanche, a high-performance smart contracts platform, is revealed today as both companies seek to further the safety, security and capabilities of the blockchain ecosystem. As part of this partnership, Blockpass will be integrated with Avalanche for KYC and AML verification. Through this, Avalanche will also enjoy Blockpass' new feature that allows users to certify their ownership of their digital wallets, providing a market suitable for Unhosted Wallets thanks to Blockpass' Unhosted Wallet KYC.

Avalanche is a high-performance, scalable, customizable, and secure blockchain platform which enables the building of application-specific blockchains for both private and public blockchains. The Avalanche platform facilitates the creation and launching of highly scalable decentralized applications and complex digital assets with custom rules, covenants, and riders. With these smart assets and scalable Dapps, Avalanche provides a low-cost and eco-friendly platform for the creation, transfer, and trade of digital assets.

Blockpass is a digital identity verification provider which provides a one-click compliance gateway to financial services and other regulated industries. Through Blockpass, users can create, store, and manage a data-secure digital identity that can be used for an entire ecosystem of services, token purchases and access to regulated industries. For businesses and merchants, Blockpass is a comprehensive KYC & AML SaaS that requires no integration and no setup cost. You can set up a service in minutes, test the service for free and start verifying and on-boarding users. Currently, with around one million verified user identity profiles, Blockpass facilitates instant onboarding, and to date over a thousand businesses have taken advantage of this opportunity to get access to users, including those with unhosted wallets and reusable digital identity profiles.

"Since the conception of Blockpass the digitization of assets has been one of our goals and we're excited to be working together with Avalanche to further the development of blockchains, decentralized apps and smart assets," said Blockpass CEO Adam Vaziri. "We started with the verification of human identity to enable both regulatory compliance and the provable ownership of digital assets; we're pleased that we can work with Avalanche to expand this and to provide our Unhosted Wallet KYC solution."

Blockpass has grown significantly in size and use since its inception, both in the number and range of users and organizations it has partnered with and the scope of its work. Blockpass continues to develop its digital identity protocol with updates and additions to improve the compliance experience. The existential need for DeFi projects to be regulatory compliant and the recent integrations and legal developments have led to a surge in interest for Blockpass' On-chain KYC(R), the only live zero knowledge solution for Crypto KYC, and Unhosted Wallet KYC solution finally enabling blockchains and DeFi platforms to have a compliance layer. Through its work with Animoca Brands from early 2022, Blockpass provides a zero knowledge KYC service where the delivery of the verification result is provably sent and shown on a blockchain without sharing the underlying data. This represents a significant step towards the future Blockpass hopes to bring about where identity verification can be proved without revealing any personal information at all.

About Avalanche

Avalanche is the fastest smart contracts platform in the blockchain industry, as measured by time-to-finality, and has the most validators securing its activity of any proof-of-stake protocol. Avalanche is blazingly fast, low cost, and green. Any smart contract-enabled application can outperform its competition by deploying on Avalanche. Don't believe it? Try Avalanche today.

Website: https://www.avax.network/
Whitepapers: https://www.avalabs.org/whitepapers
Twitter: https://twitter.com/avalancheavax
Discord: https://discord.com/invite/RwXY7P6
GitHub: https://github.com/ava-labs
Documentation: https://docs.avax.network/
Telegram: https://t.me/avalancheavax
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/avalancheavax
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avalancheavax
Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/avax
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/Avalancheavax

About Ava Labs

Ava Labs is a team that makes it easy to launch decentralized finance (DeFi) applications on Avalanche, the fastest smart contract platform in the blockchain industry. Empowering people to easily and freely digitize all of the world's assets on one open and programmable blockchain platform, Ava Labs was founded by computer scientists from Cornell University, who brought in talent from Wall Street. The company is funded by Andreessen Horowitz, Initialized Capital and Polychain Capital, with angel investment from Balaji Srinivasan and Naval Ravikant. https://www.avalabs.org/

About Blockpass

Blockpass is building trust in the Crypto Economy by providing….
– A home for all your Crypto KYC needs – KYC & AML for DeFi, exchanges & blockchains, Travel Rule provision for regulated VASPs, and blockchain forensics.
– A decentralized network of around one million crypto enthusiasts with portable KYC profiles and around one thousand business customers.
– The fastest, most affordable, fully stacked KYC & AML screening in the Crypto sector.
– The first and only KYC & AML "Crypto Travel Rule" solution for unhosted wallets.

In 2021, Blockpass was invited to enter the Cohort 7 of the UK Financial Conduct Authority Sandbox to pilot our solutions for the UK market. Blockpass also introduced the On-chain KYC solution that enables customers to access zero-knowledge verification of users so they can access provably completed verifications and adhere to standards without seeing the underpinning data. In 2022, Animoca Brands and Yuga Labs utilized On-chain KYC when they verified over 150,000 users in the $320 million Otherside NFT sale – the largest to date in Crypto sector history.

The Blockpass App is available from the App Store and Google Play. For more information and updates, please visit http://www.blockpass.org or Email: sales@blockpass.org.

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Verofax Wins Artificial Intelligence Award at LEAP23

ABU DHABI, UAE, Feb 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Verofax, the leading MarTech solution for marketing and operational efficiencies, was crowned the winner of the Artificial Intelligence Award at the Rocket Fuel Startup Competition during the LEAP23 event in Riyadh (Feb 6-9). The award, powered by the Saudi Arabian National Technology Development Program and worth $150,000, recognizes Verofax's disruptive approach to product digitization, utilizing cutting-edge artificial intelligence and computer vision to deliver unmatched marketing results.

LEAP23 Rocket Fuel Start-Up Competition Winners [Image: LEAP23]

Verofax, Winner of the LEAP23 Artificial Intelligence Award [Image: LEAP23]

An esteemed panel of judges, consisting of successful serial entrepreneurs, investors, and Dragons from BBC's Dragons' Den, including Ghazal Alagh, Karen Brady CBE, James Caan CBE, Steven Bartlett, and Tala Al Jabri, chose Verofax from among 90 semi-finalist global startups.

"We are thrilled to receive this recognition and grateful to our partners and customers who have helped us get to where we are today," said Wassim Merheby, CEO of Verofax. "Our goal is to empower brands, retailers, and sustainability agencies with the tools they need to secure their supply chain, simplify compliance, and transform customer experience. With our innovative AI and blockchain solutions, we are leading the way in product digitization and helping to create a more sustainable future."

Verofax has developed and patented an AI powered product winning service that provides enterprises with increased supply chain transparency, reduced operational costs, and enhanced customer engagement. By leveraging Verofax's scalable blockchain technology with low-cost and rapid deployment, businesses can accrue immediate benefits, including:

– MarTech solutions: Turning every product into an interactive direct communication channel to consumers, allowing brands to acquire and retain customers and provide relevant and personalized recommendations. By simply scanning unique identities on primary packaging, brands can convert the 60% of consumers that decide on purchase in multi-branded stores, all while lowering cost of acquisition by 20X vs online marketing channels.

– Web3 rewards: Helping brands build lasting relationships with consumers and increase Customer lifetime values (CLTV) by adopting Web3 rewards such as brand NFTs that cost a fraction of loyalty programs.

– Retail and eCommerce virtualization: Delivering immersive and personalized shopping experiences with Augmented reality in store and 3D shopping experience in ecommerce marketplaces, offering delight to 83% of consumers that expect an upgraded shopping experience vs current flick & click experience.

– Supply chain transparency: Providing brands with end-to-end inventory traceability to optimize availability and prevent price dilution. Counterfeiting and product diversion eats up to 30% in some industries, damaging brands reputation and posing serious threats to public health.

– Sustainable passporting: Helping brands turn sustainable by measuring and certifying their products across complex multi-tiered supply chain and engage directly with consumers for loyalty and advocacy.

Verofax is supported by leading government sponsored programs such the Hub71, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund and leading investors such as 500 Startups, Dubai Angel Investors, Dubai Silicon Oasis, Benson Oak Ventures, Privity FZ LLC and Wami Capital.

With offices in key regions such as Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and North America, UAE-based Verofax serves a diverse clientele, including Fortune 100 brands like Budweiser, Corona, and sustainable entities. Verofax has confirmed its strategy to set up offices in Saudi, a key growth market for 2023, via Plug and Play powered MCIT Tech Champions soft-landing incubator.

For more information about Verofax, please visit www.verofax.com.

About Verofax

Verofax is a worldwide leader in product digitization, providing innovative solutions that empower brands, retailers, and governments to secure supply chain and transform customer engagement. Utilizing the latest technologies such as blockchain and AI, Verofax offers a comprehensive suite of tools for immersive omni-channel consumer engagement and compliance validation. By leveraging Verofax solutions, brands can ensure that their supply chain is compliant, sustainable and that customers are engaged at every step of the product lifecycle. Discover the benefits of partnering with Verofax at www.verofax.com.

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#WBSDubai to Create Global Business Opportunities for Web3 Innovators

DUBAI, Feb 15, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – After its incredible success in hosting five international editions in 2022, World Blockchain Summit returns to Dubai on 20-21 March 2023 at Atlantis, The Palm. The show's stellar agenda spread across two days, brings together more than 70 industry pioneers as speakers, over 50 projects showcasing their innovative offerings, and 2,000 global web3 community members and investors to network, collaborate, and drive the web3 ecosystem forward.

Dubai has piloted several ground-breaking blockchain projects, exploring innovative use cases across various disparate sectors, from transportation and health to municipal services and education. World Blockchain Summit is a platform for networking, thought leadership, and deal flow for the web 3.0 community, with a curated agenda addressing current market trends and challenges.

The event includes:
– An exhibition floor for showcasing innovative projects.
– A deal flow space for investors.
– Networking opportunities with industry leaders and innovators.

"Web3 has all the potential to be a global solution for many pressing issues, including breaking the cycle of poverty for many families, empowering women, and improving the life chances of displaced people. But to achieve this, we know we must continue to invest in crypto and Web3 education for everyone, just like we did in 2022," said Helen Hai, Executive VP and Head of Binance, who will be speaking at the summit.

Speakers include:
– Sunny Lu, Co-founder, and CEO, of Vechain
– Dennis Jarvis, CEO, Bitcoin.com
– Helen Hai, Executive VP of Binance and Head of Binance
– Robby Yung, CEO, Animoca Brands and Partner, Animoca Capital
– Max Kordek, CEO and Co-Founder, Lisk
– Alex Zinder, Global Head, Ledger Enterprise
– Dina Sam'an, Co-Founder and Managing Director, CoinMENA
– Alexander Chehade, Executive Director and General Manager, Binance FZE, to name a few

Mohammed Saleem – Founding Chairman of World Blockchain Summit states, "Dubai has positioned itself perfectly as one of the world's most crypto and blockchain-friendly destinations. We are excited to bring WBS back to Dubai this March as we host some of the world's leading experts to share their insights and showcase the latest innovations in the space."

Co-Founder and CEO Alexander Anastasi-Dow at Web3Management says, "We are thrilled to be a Gold Sponsor of the World Blockchain Summit Dubai and to have the opportunity for our Co-Founder and COO James Blunden to give a keynote speech regarding the importance of community development and management in today's market. We are looking forward to connecting with market leaders and the global community."

About World Blockchain Summit (WBS)

World Blockchain Summit (WBS) is a part of Trescon, a rapidly growing company that organizes emerging tech events. It aims to support the growth of web 3.0 globally. The management team has over 20 years of experience managing successful conferences, expos, and summits. Additionally, WBS works with web 3.0 industry leaders and innovators as advisors to ensure alignment with current market trends and needs.

WBS is the world's longest-running blockchain, crypto, and web 3.0-focused summit series. Since our inception in 2017, we have hosted more than 20 editions in 11 countries as we strived to create the ultimate networking and deal flow platform for the web 3.0 ecosystem. Each edition brings together global leaders and emerging startups in the space, including investors, developers, IT leaders, entrepreneurs, government authorities, and others.

To book your tickets, visit: bit.ly/3CSHnHA
For enquiries, Contact: comms@worldblockchainsummit.com

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Blockchain Life will host the 10th Global Blockchain and Crypto Forum in Dubai

DUBAI, Feb 13, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The 10th Global Forum on blockchain, cryptocurrencies and mining — Blockchain Life 2023 takes place on February 27-28 in Dubai.

The event is attended by key industry players, government representatives, heads of international companies and funds, investors, promising startups teams and beginners. It's noteworthy that the Forum is a meeting point for a premium crypto audience including world Crypto Whales.

What to expect?

– Whales of the crypto industry at one place
– Top speakers with world-changing insights and analytics
– Global expo of the latest Web 3.0 technologies
– Breakthrough smart networking app
– The legendary AfterParty on the luxury yacht trip

Top speakers:

– Yat Siu – Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Animoca Brands, Founder and CEO of Outblaze
– Sergei Khitrov – Founder of Listing.Help and Jets.Capital
– Ben Zhou – Co-founder and CEO of Bybit
– Dr. Marwan Alzarouni – CEO of Dubai Blockchain Center
– Carl Runefelt – Crypto Entrepreneur, Founder Of CryptoJobs.com
– Chris MMCrypto – Cryptocurrency Expert, Co-Founder of MMCrypto
– Gabriel Abed – Ambassador of Barbados to the UAE
– Dr. Mohamed Al Hemairy – Director of Technology Transfer Office at University of Sharjah, Blockchain & Crypto Advisor
– Manan Shah – Founder and CEO of Avalance Global Solutions and CyBirb
– Gracy Chen – Managing Director of Bitget

Where and when?

February 27 – 28, Dubai, Atlantis the Palm.

Buy a ticket now: https://blockchain-life.com/asia/en/#tickets-row

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Former Singapore Parliamentarian’s Swiss Digital Assets Company Receives Regulatory Approval

Calvin Cheng’s Damoon Technologies has obtained membership status from the Swiss Financial Services Standard Association (‘VQF’), which is officially recognised by the Federal Financial Market Supervisory Authority (‘FINMA’)
This comes on the back of Cheng’s Web3 Company obtaining the Virtual Asset License from the Dubai Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA)
Damoon will offer crypto-fiat-crypto payment services, as well as a digital assets custodian

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Feb 10, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Singapore investor and former parliamentarian Calvin Cheng’s Swiss company, Damoon Technologies (‘Damoon’) has been granted membership in the Swiss VQF, joining the ranks of some of the world’s leading digital assets businesses.

The latest development officially opens the door for Damoon to establish a presence in Switzerland. Thedigital assets company is building a platform for users to engage in crypto- to-fiat payments and vice versa, as well as a digital assets custody service.

VQF is the largest and oldest cross-industry Self-Regulatory Organisation (SRO) in the country and is officially recognised by FINMA, Switzerland’s financial services watchdog.

Damoon must now comply with Swiss anti-money laundering (AML) regulations. Thanks to this, the company is in a unique position to work with demanding clients and offer them a place that provides efficiency, security and regulatory clarity.

Calvin Cheng commented, “I believe in the future of digital assets, but this has to be done in accordance with traditional finance’s compliance standards. Switzerland is the pre- eminent global financial hub, and is the ideal place to base crypto-fiat-crypto financial services, as well as a trusted custodian.”

Recently, Damoon has also joined the Crypto Valley Association in Zug. “Crypto Valley Association are excited to welcome Damoon Technology and Mr. Calvin Cheng as members,” said a spokesperson for the organization.

Currently, Damoon is in the process of building its compliance and operational team in Zurich and Zug, Switzerland. The company expects to start operations by the end of Q2 2023.

Earlier in 2022, Cheng’s Web3 Holdings FZE was awarded the coveted provisional Virtual Asset License by VARA in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The license granted similarly promotes greater customer assurance and risk protection.

About Calvin Cheng

Calvin Cheng is currently the Chairman of Australia Stock Exchange (ASX) listed EdTech firm ReTechTechnology Co, which he led to an Initial Public Offering, together with leading investors from China.ReTech’s shareholders include several co-founders of Alibaba, as well as founders of other leading Chinese tech companies.

Cheng was a former appointed Member of Singapore’s Parliament and a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum. He is also the Republic of Serbia’s first Honorary Consul to the Republic of Singapore.

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Rare Artworks by Picasso and UAE Royal Family Member to be Auctioned together for the First Time

DUBAI, Feb 9, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – The Rare Antiquities is revolutionising the way museums and galleries are presented in the web 3.0 space through their unique technology. By making high-value art available to everyone, regardless of the budget. It is the first platform to fractionalise a Banksy and distribute the fractionalised pieces as individual NFTs, customisable in size. They have live fractionalised auctions scheduled throughout 2023 for art and antiquities valued at over $1Bn.

To start off the year The Rare Antiquities will host one of their first auctions on the 12th of February 2023. The Red carpet event will take place in Sama L Ain Gallery in Dubai where three Picassos and one painting created by one of the members of the Ras Al Khaimah Royal Family will be auctioned for shared ownership. The main aim of the event is to allow the appreciation of art to rise through shared ownership by giving more people the opportunity to own a piece of it.

The painting that will be featured in the auction was created by Artist Noora Alredhwan, the Mother of Sheikh Humaid Bin Khalid Al Qasimi. It is dedicated to the 50 year anniversary of the UAE. During EXPO 2020 Dubai it was displayed in the UAE Pavilion for six months. Now, for the first time, it will be accessible for the public.

One of the paintings on auction features a lithography that Pablo Picasso created a few years after the end of the second world war, in 1949. Picasso was particularly passionate about this technique, where stone or metal are treated in a way so that it can be painted or printed on. Another one of the Picasso paintings was created in 1945, using the gouache technique with opaque watercolor, ink and wash on paper. One of Picasso's later works, "Like an animal", which was created in 1957 will also be part of the auction.

Ryan Howells, Founder of The Rare Antiquities, commented on the project and explains the motivation behind it: "The fractionalisaton of art represents a new paradigm fostering a new approach to the appreciation of art. Through this event we hope to bring together like minded people where they can enjoy what each art piece has to offer."

One of the hosts of this special event is Sheikh Humaid Bin Khalid Al Qasimi. This auction is not just about the art, it's about bringing to market a new way of sharing ownership of artwork that at any other time would be inaccessible to the majority of people.

"For us, art is an important channel to connect with society. It is about accessibility: One aspect of this initiative is that sharing our own artwork with the people brings us closer to the public. Another aspect is that technology enables shared ownership, which allows for more people to access this art," said Sheikh Humaid Bin Khalid Al Qasimi.

Mohamed Al Banna, initiator and mentor of the the initiative said: "The collaboration with The Rare Antiquities follows our mission of building bridges: On the one hand we're building a bridge between Royal families and the people through art, and on the other hand we create access to highly curated art, like the Picasso works, for a larger audience and not just a few privileged people."

The Rare Antiquities brings museums and galleries to the Metaverse with Rare City which also hosts districts for education, charity, crowdfunding and more. AURA Skypool Lounge, the world's highest 360 degree infinity pool, will now be made available to everyone through a digital space created in the Metaverse.

The move into the Metaverse for the destination is being curated by Rare City which is a part of The Rare Antiquities that leverages blockchain technology for the Rare City Metaverse. This is the first of many venues 'The Rare City' plans to bring into the Metaverse, allowing people to relive a memory, experience or a unique adventure from anywhere.

About The Rare Age

The Rare Age brings museums and galleries to web 3.0 through our one-of-kind technology making high valued art accessible to any individual regardless of budget. The first platform to automate fractionalisation of a Banksy and distribute fractions as individual, configurable in size, NFTs.

Live fractionalised auctions scheduled throughout 2023 for art and antiquities valued at over $1 billion. The Rare Age brings museums and galleries to the Metaverse with The Rare City which also hosts districts for education, charity, crowdfunding and more.

https://therareantiquities.com/

For more information contact:
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Inacta Communications
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Blockpass Achieves UK Gov’s Cyber Essentials Plus Certification

HONG KONG, Feb 9, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Blockpass is pleased to announce that it has achieved the Cyber Essentials Plus certification, certified through Forensic Control, a London-based cyber security company. The certification is a UK government-backed scheme to ensure and show protection against cyber threats. This certification follows and builds on from the Cyber Essentials certification that Blockpass earned just over a year ago, further displaying its commitment and capabilities in the region of security.

Blockpass is a digital identity verification provider which provides a one-click compliance gateway to financial services and other regulated industries. Through Blockpass, users can create, store, and manage a data-secure digital identity that can be used for an entire ecosystem of services, token purchases and access to regulated industries. For businesses and merchants, Blockpass is a comprehensive KYC & AML SaaS that requires no integration and no setup cost. You can set up a service in minutes, test the service for free and start verifying and on-boarding users. Currently, with around one million verified user identity profiles, Blockpass facilitates instant onboarding, and to date over a thousand businesses have taken advantage of this opportunity to get access to users, including those with unhosted wallets, with reusable digital identity profiles.

"When providing compliance, it's imperative that security be at the forefront of Blockpass' concerns," said Adam Vaziri, Blockpass CEO. "We want people to know that we're working to the highest standards and we want them to feel secure in trusting Blockpass with their regulatory needs which are so important as regulators step up to protect the crypto space. Achieving the Cyber Essentials Plus certification is one of the ways we can prove our commitment to safety and security."

Blockpass has grown significantly in size and use since its inception, both in the number and range of users and organizations it has partnered with and the scope of its work. Blockpass continues to develop its digital identity protocol with updates and additions to improve the compliance experience. The existential need for DeFi projects to be regulatory compliant and the recent integrations and legal developments have led to a surge in interest for Blockpass' On-chain KYC(R), the only live zero knowledge solution for Crypto KYC, and Unhosted Wallet KYC solution finally enabling blockchains and DeFi platforms to have a compliance layer. Through its work with Animoca Brands from early 2022, Blockpass provides a zero knowledge KYC service where the delivery of the verification result is provably sent and shown on a blockchain without sharing the underlying data. This represents a significant step towards the future Blockpass hopes to bring about where identity verification can be proved without revealing any personal information at all.

About Blockpass

Blockpass is building trust in the Crypto Economy by providing…
– A home for all your Crypto KYC needs – KYC & AML for DeFi, exchanges & blockchains, Travel Rule provision for regulated VASPs, and blockchain forensics.
– A decentralized network of around one million crypto enthusiasts with portable KYC profiles and around one thousand business customers.
– The fastest, most affordable, fully stacked KYC & AML screening in the Crypto sector.
– Unhosted Wallet KYC(TM) – The only KYC & AML "Crypto Travel Rule" solution for unhosted wallets.

In 2022, Animoca Brands and Yuga Labs utilized On-chain KYC(R) when they verified over 150,000 users in the $320 million Otherside NFT sale – the largest to date in Crypto sector history. In 2021, Blockpass was invited to enter the Cohort 7 of the UK Financial Conduct Authority Sandbox to offer a pilot our solutions for the UK market. Blockpass also introduced the On-chain KYC(R) solution that enables customers to access zero-knowledge verification of users so they can access provably completed verifications and adhere to standards without seeing the underpinning data.

The Blockpass App is available from the App Store and Google Play.

For more information and updates, please visit and sign up to the following:
Unhosted Wallet KYC(TM) video: https://youtu.be/tat1zmkk_qY
Website: http://www.blockpass.org
Email: sales@blockpass.org

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