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BREATHE! Convention Announces Campaign Message to Counter Marketplace FUD: “The Web3 Revolution Is Just Starting”

LAS VEGAS, NV, Feb 7, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – BREATHE! Convention has recently announced its main campaign message for this year's BREATHE! Convention: "The Web3 Revolution Is Just Starting."


https://bit.ly/BreatheWeb3


This message reflects the rapidly growing interest in Web3 adoption, in addition to other new tech sectors including:
– Blockchain
– Cryptocurrency
– DeFi
– Metaverse
– NFTs

"We're reaching a point where communities across the world are waiting for something new to happen in the Web3 space," said Public Relations Director Brian Edmiston.

"What is crucial right now in this economic climate is for professionals to have a fully immersive mega-hub for networking, education, and showcasing this technology and how it affects not just business around the world, but our day-to-day lives. When we do that, the mass adoption of Web3 can finally take shape."

BREATHE! recently released its Impact Video, detailing its campaign message, which is viewable directly on the BREATHE! Convention YouTube Channel.

With 2023 in full swing, the BREATHE! Convention has prioritized its efforts in securing and finalizing its growing line-up of expert industry experts from across the globe. These professionals were selected based on their talents and passion in sharing usable actions and best business practices throughout the Web3 space to educate both experienced Web3 followers and newcomers to the space.

The BREATHE! Convention speaker agenda includes such experts as:
– Majid Zafer, Co-founder of DCRBN
– Juliana Echavarria, Founder & President of Blockchain FIU
– Maryanne Chisholm, Artist & Community Builder of Cafe Muse
– Ashton Addison, CEO of Crypto Coin Show
– Aaron Vick, Web3 Evangelist

BREATHE! is set to showcase the latest Web3 and new tech advancements directly in one of the main exhibition halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center, one of the busiest destinations for exhibitions in North America.

BREATHE! has already secured multiple new tech giants for participation as sponsors with the convention, including Metakeep, a fully compliant multi-patented non-custody wallet protocol and smart contract infrastructure, and NFT Tix, a pioneering blockchain ticketing marketplace.

When asked about his thoughts on the current state of new technology sectors like Blockchain, BREATHE! Advisory Board Member Rory Kelly, Owner of Bithome LLC, had this to say:

"Look at what the dotcom bomb gave us. It gave us some of the greatest tech giants right now, Apple for example. There is so much innovation within blockchain and there are a lot of things that people don't know about or hear about that blockchain is being used for or considered for…"

"Honestly, the world currency is going to come from a cryptocurrency that is run on the blockchain. That's a fact… There are just so many ideas and so many things out there that people don't know. I'd love this event to become the place where innovators tell us about their new products, educators tell us about the blockchain, when did it start, what's its future. I love everything about it."

BREATHE! Convention has also released its 2023 Roadmap to provide the path that BREATHE! intends to pave for participants, attendees, and followers of this experienced-based Web3 convention.

A full view of the roadmap is available directly on the website at: https://breatheconvention.com/roadmap/

A previous version of this press release was made available on the BREATHE! Convention website on January 25, 2023.

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

Press Contact:
Brian Edmiston
833-931-3128 Ext. 710
Press@5AMGlobal.com

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Celebverse launches VR Apparel Store and Night Club to transform Fashion and Entertainment

DUBAI, Feb 7, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – With the official launch of its Apparel Store and Night Club in Virtual Reality (VR), Celebverse, the first and only virtual world dedicated to "Adam & Eve," an original human couple and parents of the human race, is poised to revolutionize the global fashion and entertainment industries. With its assistance, anyone can become a native of the state-owned digital city that serves as a hub for international celebrities, brands, and users.
Celebverse is a first of its kind celeb centric virtual world with a community of 24 virtual celebrities where users can have exclusive experience to their cities, concerts, studios, events, gigs, fashion show, merchandise, stores and much more.


Celebverse provides a one-of-a-kind chance to investigate the virtual world's potential thanks to a strategic partnership and established regulatory framework. One hundred virtual and physical plots of land in Celebverse have been reserved exclusively for famous people worldwide. Users have access to "celeb cities," "celeb studios," "celeb events," "celeb gigs," "celeb fashion shows," "celeb stores," "Q&A sessions" "Virtual meet & greet'' and much more. At the same time, Celebverse is embracing a society where people of renown from every walk of life – athletes, musicians, authors, designers etc.

In Celebverse, through a virtual fitting room, Apparel Store will help customers to try on garments for all sizes, fits, colors and styles as per their Avatar. Customers will be empowered to make more informed purchasing decisions as the concept is powered by AI. Brands will offer the solution's complete capabilities or incorporate stand-alone try-on size and fit recommendations. The technology will adjust textures to fit the body type to ensure realistic results with a seamless transition between virtual channels & the metaverse will increase user confidence and engagement & develop new sales channels with the virtual fashion store.

Similarly, Night Clubs have a 360-degree video dance floor and will allow users to customize the ambiance per their requirements. Sound, Music, and Lights can be adjusted per the user's taste and have the best experience.

A virtual reality version of an apparel store and a nightclub aims to excite users who will have access to more robust, trustworthy, and transparent smart audit contracts powered by the Binance Blockchain. Celebverse users will be offered tools to realize their creative potential and seize emerging market niches.

Celebverse is a Metaverse that's backed by real-world land, connecting virtual reality with reality. The sky-high interest in Web 3 is only getting bigger over time, and virtual economies will be an essential part of it. Celebverse will have a virtual economy connecting gaming, events, parties, and much more.

With its celebrity-driven network, unique investment opportunities, thriving economy, and NFT ecosystem, Celebverse is poised to become the Metaverse of the future.

The digital land that is backed by real-world land creates a unique and secure investment opportunity, while the celebrity-driven network and NFT ecosystem provide endless possibilities for interaction and engagement within the virtual world.

About Celebverse

Celebverse is a first-of-its-kind celeb-centric virtual world where users can have the exclusive experience of celeb cities, concerts, studios, events, gigs, fashion shows, merchandise, stores, and much more. While giving the freedom to build their own spaces, Celebverse also utilizes its tech expertise to create complete solutions for businesses looking to grow in the virtual environment. For more information, please visit us at https://celebverse, and connect with us on: Social@celebverse.live.

Contact:
Michael Alex
+1-828-541-4401
social@celebverse.live
https://celebverse.live

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Plato Hits 10M Visitors Mark and Lays Out Web3 Vision at Quantum Miami

MIAMI, FL, Jan 25, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Plato Technologies Inc. (Plato) announced today that it has passed the 10 millionth visitors mark on their Open Beta. "This represents a significant milestone for the company, and we want to thank everyone involved in this project for their contributions over the course of the last three years of bootstrapping," states Bryan Feinberg, Plato CEO.



Plato was built as a response to the security vulnerabilities that became prevalent across the ICO boom of 2016-17, as an ultra-secure environment to consume sector specific intelligence with a zero ads model. The company that has been operating in semi-stealth mode for the past 3 years is presenting this week at Quantum Miami (QuantumMiami.com).

"We not only created an immersive data platform that is built to scale, but figured out how to authentically engage across the sectors we cover, especially across Blockchain & Web3. We started out by building an organized taxonomy of the blockchain industry, and once we cracked that we went after the entire innovation superhighway which now consists of 27 markets that intersect with venture capital and private equity. We view ourselves as part of the fabric that is the foundation of Web3 especially as it relates to secured connectivity and trustless environments," continues Feinberg.

"We learned so much over the Beta about how not only to build Ai but how to build a sustainable data ecosystem via a low-cost, high value product. We are strong believers in testing assumptions against the dynamics of real-world environments and this Open Beta was the perfect medium to battle test our frameworks. Web3 is going through a bit of a metamorphosis right now and the race is on how to incorporate more Ai as it relates to driving more personalized and authentic engagements."

Since launching the beta in April of 2020, Plato has had over 70,000 Enterprises visitors representing 200+ Countries across 27 languages and about 40% of the Fortune 1000.

About Plato

Plato is an open intelligence repository and data platform that unlocks the power of Vertical Search in a highly scalable way. The platform is designed to provide an ultra-safe and secure environment to consume sector-specific real-time data intelligence across 27 market verticals and 27 languages.

Open Beta: https://PlatoAistream.com and https://Zephyrnet.com
Web: https://platodata.io

Contact: Bryan Feinberg / Founder & CEO
Plato Data Intelligence
Zephyr@platodata.io

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The Crypto Oasis Identifies 1,650+ Blockchain Organisations in the UAE at the End of Q4 2022

DUBAI, UAE, Jan 18, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Crypto Oasis, the fastest growing Blockchain Ecosystem in the world has now surpassed their goal of identifying 1,500 organisations in the Ecosystem by the end of 2022. As of 31st December, there were over 1,650 organisations and the ecosystem has been growing faster than previously anticipated.



The Ecosystem has witnessed a sturdy 13.8% growth that proves that the Crypto Oasis is expected to continue its robust growth in the coming months as regulators in the region welcome innovation and disruption, making it easier for blockchain-related companies to secure licences and operate. At the forefront of this is Dubai Multi Commodities Centre(DMCC) which is home to over 500 of these native Blockchain organisations, representing the largest concentration of crypto and blockchain companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Crypto Oasis has added 200+ new organisations in Q4 2022 that have brought in 1,300+ new professionals to the burgeoning Ecosystem, bringing the total number of individuals working in this industry to 8,300+. This 19% growth in employment numbers can be attributed to the UAE being a force to reckon with in the global Blockchain landscape. 78.2 percent (approx. 6,500) of these individuals work in native blockchain organisations, i.e. those which are focused on blockchain and related decentralised technologies. 21.8 (approx. 1,800) percent work for non-native companies, i.e. those that offer blockchain related services or products but do not have blockchain as their primary focus.

Ralf Glabischnig, Founder of Crypto Oasis, stated, "We're thrilled to have identified these new organisations in our ecosystem that are contributing to a diverse community of stakeholders. The possibilities for Web3 technology are vast, from finance and supply chain management to gaming and social media. However, as it's a relatively new and emerging technology, its full potential hasn't been reached yet and the industry is facing challenges such as scalability, security, and user adoption. It's an exciting and rapidly evolving field to watch and we're eager to collaborate and learn from each other as we work to improve Web3 and decentralised technologies."

The Crypto Oasis supports blockchain and Web3 organisations to access resources and expertise that can help them navigate the complex and rapidly evolving landscape. In addition, joining the ecosystem gives them the opportunity to network with potential partners and customers, and to showcase their work to a wider audience.

"The UAE is the perfect amalgamation of Talent and Capital built on a world class Infrastructure," said Saqr Ereiqat, Co-Founder of Crypto Oasis. "The Ministry of Economy(MoE) has become one of the first Government entities in the world to be active in the metaverse. In 2022 the MoE published its Digital Economy Strategy which aims to double the contribution of digital economy from 9.7% to 19.4% in the next decade. The inception of regulators like VARA and various industry events like the Abu Dhabi Finance Week and Dubai Fintech Week, as well as the launch of the Dubai Economic Agenda "D33", demonstrate UAE's commitment in taking an active step to becoming the centre of digital economy globally."

In the inaugural version of the Crypto Oasis Ecosystem Report 2022, published in partnership with Roland Berger in October'22, identified 1,450+ Web3 organisations in the UAE at the end of Q3 2022. This report aimed to establish the first quantitative and qualitative study of the Crypto Oasis ecosystem. Commenting on the growth of the Ecosystem, Pierre Samaties, Partner and Global Head of Crypto Economy and Web3 at Roland Berger, a top tier strategy consulting firm said: "The UAE is uniquely positioned to play a leading role in the global innovation economy. The growth of the Crypto Oasis Ecosystem will continue in the coming months as we can already witness how regulators in the region are welcoming innovation and disruption, making it simpler for Blockchain-related companies to secure licenses and operate."

The Crypto Oasis Ecosystem is dedicated to building and strengthening the infrastructure for decentralised technologies in this region. The Ecosystem fosters collaboration and intends to pool resources and expertise to create a more robust and resilient environment to build, create and operate. The Web3 Ecosystem serves the needs of all of its members and has a positive impact on the wider community by helping drive innovation related to decentralised technology. New members of the ecosystem will have the opportunity to contribute to this effort and shape the direction of Web3 development in our region.

Report Link: https://cryptooasis.ae/ecosystem-report-2022/

About Crypto Oasis

The Crypto Oasis is a MENA focused Blockchain Ecosystem headquartered in Dubai, UAE. The core elements needed for its growth are Talent, Capital, and Infrastructure. The Ecosystems stakeholders include Investors & Collectors, Start-Ups & Projects, Corporates, Science & Research Institutions, Service Providers and Government Entities & Associations. Crypto Oasis' vision is to be one of the leading Blockchain Ecosystems in the world. Today it is the fastest growing Blockchain Ecosystem in the world, with more than 1,650+ organisations identified in the UAE alone with more than 8,300+ individuals working in the space. www.cryptooasis.ae.

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EtherMail’s Web3 email solution enabled streamlined voting for Decrypt Studios’ First Annual Crypties Awards

Schaan, Liechtenstein, Jan 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – EtherMail, the first Web3 email solution setting the standard for anonymous and encrypted wallet-to-wallet communication, facilitated Web3 voting for Decrypt Studios’ inaugural Crypties Awards 2022.

Launched by Decrypt Studios, the Web3 production studio, The Crypties are the crypto industry’s preeminent annual awards initiative, showcasing the standout achievements of Web3 innovators. A decentralized token-gated voting system for the inaugural awards, held at Art Basel Miami in November 2022, was open to the public with a number of nominees across nine categories such as NFT Project of the Year, DAO of the Year, and more.

EtherMail enabled Decrypt Studios to engage members of the community and distribute the Crypties voting NFT to voters, providing a seamless voting mechanism for the community to participate in selecting the winners of the Crypties Awards. Through this integration, Crypties voters will also now be able to receive future updates about the Crypties directly into their EtherMail inbox, driven by token-gated dynamic mailing lists. Thanks to EtherMail, Decrypt Studios received over 64,000 sign-ups with a 40% vote cast rate by airdropping NFTs to their community.

To vote for The Crypties, members simply had to create an EtherMail account, after which they received a welcome email inviting them to cast their vote on The Crypties voting platform. The user’s voting token was airdropped to the crypto wallet associated with their account, which granted them exclusive access to the voting process. Once the vote was registered, the user’s voting token was burned and replaced with an ‘I Voted’ NFT

EtherMail is the only tool in the Web3 space that allows Web3 companies to send rich, relevant content directly to their asset holders based on up-to-the-minute information. By leveraging EtherMail, companies always have an up-to-date registry of their entire set of asset holders, and can create customized email and automated communication streams. Included in EtherMail’s future pipeline will be the introduction of its native utility token, $EMT, an ERC-20 token based on the Ethereum network. EMT will be a first-of-its-kind incentivization mechanism designed to reward email users for their time and attention reading unsolicited emails, creating a much-needed framework for email economics.

Shant Kevonian, CEO and Founder of EtherMail, said: “Given how often tokens and NFTs are bought and sold across the Web3 ecosystem, it has been impossible for projects to maintain direct contact with current holders of their assets. The key word is ‘current’. Keeping pace with the ever-changing pool of holders requires consensual self-updating mailing lists based on real-time, blockchain-synced data. This is precisely what we’ve developed, a Web3 email solution tailored to the needs of Web3 projects. We’re delighted to have worked alongside Decrypt Studios, a true industry heavyweight at the cutting edge of Web3 innovation.”

Joshua Roth, VP of Development at Decrypt Studios, said: “The EtherMail and Crypties ‘Get Out the Vote’ campaign proved the power of EtherMail as a customer engagement, awareness, and information distribution tool. Not only were we able to reach a wide audience of new users, but the product’s flexibility allowed us to define our parameters of voting and provide great ease of use for our voters.”

Further details on the collaboration can be viewed on the dedicated case study page.

Join the official EtherMail Telegram channel here: https://t.me/ethermail_official and follow the latest developments on twitter: https://twitter.com/ethermail_io.

For more information on how EtherMail can help your project maintain a direct and secure line of communication with your asset holders, visit: https://ethermail.io/daos.

About EtherMail

EtherMail is the first Web3 Email Solution setting the standard for anonymous and encrypted wallet-to-wallet communication. With EtherMail, companies can send rich, relevant content directly to their asset holders based on blockchain-synced real time information. EtherMail also allows fully anonymous P2P communication and rewards its users for reading relevant content in their inbox.

About Decrypt Studios

Decrypt Studios is a Web3 creative studio providing blockchain solutions for brands, strategic partners, and IRL and metaverse events. Decrypt Studios demystifies digital assets and virtual worlds, providing tools to help stakeholders reach new audiences via Web3 offerings and activations. With our finger on the pulse of the industry via sister organization Decrypt Media, Decrypt Studios cuts through the hype to provide real-world results across the scope of the blockchain ecosystem.

Media contact:
lorcan@forewordventure.com
marketing@ethersuite.io



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1MetaWorld forms JV with FAME Universe to deliver immersive metaverse fashion experience

SINGAPORE, Jan 17, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Platform aggregator 1MetaWorld has entered into a joint venture agreement with Seoul-based FAME Universe to support fashion designers and digital creators to create, launch, sell and produce their own digital fashion NFTs in connection with physical garments and real-world experiences.
Interactive digital fashion assets by 1FAME's Meta Studio


Based in Singapore, the new joint venture 1FAME seeks to support the fashion industry's fight against counterfeiting with Web3 innovation, leveraging NFTs as unique tokens of authenticity and trusted tools for Metaverse e-Commerce and authentic real world experiences.

"Backed by the ONERHT network of professional services, 1FAME will continuously develop its 'phygital' business model by applying innovative Web3 solutions to the world of fashion, and leverage on 1MetaWorld's trusted and secured institutional grade transaction platform with curated community lifestyle privileges. This innovation will enhance the development of the fashion industry from Web3 into the Metaverse as well as solve current problems of fraudulent trading and counterfeiting," said 1MetaWorld Chairman, Mr Tan Chong Huat.

In collaboration with fashion designers, 1FAME's Meta Studio digitises designs into interactive digital fashion assets. New collections become a reality through crowdfunding on the 1FAME Fashion Launchpad. The digital garments are then minted as NFTs and secured in the owner's digital wallet to be worn on avatars in the Metaverse or traded on the 1FAME Marketplace.

Ownership of 1FAME Fashion NFTs grants exclusive access to immersive and experiential benefits for fashion enthusiasts and collectors, including advanced access to limited fashion NFT drops, delivery of the physical garment, VIP invitations to real world and Metaverse fashion events as well as meet and greet sessions with influential designers.

"1FAME will provide a hyperconnected platform for ecosystem players and stakeholders to co-create authentic fashion verified by blockchain, with strong intellectual property protection and immense potential for monetisation and gamification," said 1FAME Chief Executive Officer, Mr James Hong.

FAME Universe has successfully collaborated with South Korean designer brands such as SYZ and VLEEDA, leveraging the popularity of the Korean Wave creative ecosystem. Through 1FAME, more renowned brands will be introduced in the next season of 1FAME Fashion Launchpad set for release in 1Q2023.

About 1FAME

1FAME is a Hyper Connected Fashion NFT protocol that lets fashion designers and digital creators create, launch, and sell their own NFTs that lets participants to trade and play with their NFTs freely.

Official Website: https://www.onefame.xyz
Telegram: https://t.me/+zISibUWfLKw5Y2E1
Discord: https://discord.gg/N2d7gsM7dx
Twitter: https://twitter.com/fame_metaverse
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/x______fame/
Medium: https://medium.com/@fameuniverse

About 1MetaWorld

Founded by the ONERHT professional services network, 1MetaWorld aims to be the gateway for investors, consumers, and service providers in the Metaverse. It seeks to provide a secure transaction platform and curated lifestyle privileges for consumers and investors, as well as empower service providers with a plug-and-play secured mechanism to access opportunities in the Metaverse.

For media enquiries, please contact:
Elliot Siow / elliot@waterbrooks.com.sg / +65 8375 0417

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Plotting toy market’s future – from e-commerce to NFTs

HONG KONG, Jan 11, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Industry players should catch up on trends, especially on technology use, as the world returns to normal this year, delegates at the Hong Kong Toys Industry Conference 2023 heard. The conference covered a plethora of the industry's pressing issues, trends and aspirations themed "The Future of Play".
The Hong Kong Toys Industry Conference 2023 The Future of Play covered many pressing industry issues, trends and prospects.

In the panel discussion E-Commerce is Shaping the Way for Toys Industry, moderator Stanley Lee, President, E-Commerce Association of Hong Kong, invited the three speakers to share insights: Yoyo Ng, General Manager of iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited; Betty Tse, Associate Business Development Director of AlipayHK and Raymond Choy, Founder of Toy2R Group Limited.


The one-day conference on 10 January was co-organised by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, the Hong Kong Toys Council and the Toy Manufacturers' Association of Hong Kong Limited, running concurrently with the HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, the HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair and the Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair.

Key trends

Three key toy-industry trends were explored by the conference's first speaker Clifton Chiu, Research Analyst – Toys and Games of Euromonitor International, as he noted that the rise of scientific educational toys, kidult toys and the impact of sustainability will be in the spotlight.

Mr Chiu said scientific educational toys were a perfect product for families looking to mix education and entertainment for their children during COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns, which limited outdoor activities and schooling. He said kindergarteners in Hong Kong had increased access to scientific educational toys that enriched different aspects of their learning, such as mathematics and vocabulary whereas Singapore had implemented robotics and programming into their primary school curriculum since 2018.

He said kidults, mainly young professionals, were willing to spend their disposable income on collectable toys such as blind boxes that let them relive their childhood. Kidults could afford to spend US$15,000 on a pair on Jimmy Choo x Sailor Moon limited edition boots but he believed more brands may see the potential for monetising nostalgia.

Sustainability had increasingly impacted the manufacturing and packaging of toys and games with many big players such as Lego consulting consumers and adapting manufacturing and packaging methods in accordance with the sustainability decisions of consumers, Mr Chiu said. For instance, Mattel's Barbie Loves the Ocean Series is made with recycled plastics collected from the ocean.

"Toys and games are no longer just a problem for kids alone. It is an industry of mostly multi-generational feel that has and will continue entertain everyone no matter how old you are or wherever you live," Mr Chiu concluded.

Where and what to look into

In the second session, The Key to Success – Things You Need to Know, three industry veterans shared their intelligence.

Drawing on years in the industry, Salley Sze, co-founder of Eastcolight (Hong Kong), noted that it was essential to develop a good brand which helped build up confidence for existing and prospective customers which would eventually be translated into potential business. Then she offered advice on hardware and software, from manufacturing to people management, from quality control to meeting various international standards, as well as from marketing and promotions to being socially responsible that help lead to success.

Arnoldo Concepcion, Co-Chief Operating Officer of Animoca Brands, said web3 technologies were at an early stage of development but use of nonfungible tokens (NFT, blockchain technologies) that allowed users to use experience and interaction to engage in digital lives. This had huge potential in toy industry applications. Web3 technologies could allow an RPG (role-playing) video game user who built a castle, for example, to create different types of experience such as inviting friends to visit the castle or to rent out the virtual building, which created value for the players, he noted.

Mr Concepcion also introduced the decentralised governance concept allowing participants to own platform, as opposed to a central party that could make decisions that may or may not be good for the ecosystem and participants. "These concepts are at a very early stage and it's time for a lot of ideas to flourish and be developed and experimented with," he stressed.

Noletta Chiu, Executive Director of Medialink Group Limited, said the licensing industry was a multi-billion dollar global market and best-selling items were mostly licensed characters. Matching target customers with trending products alongside innovative marketing were key success points in toy licensing.

The new game to play

In the panel discussion E-Commerce is Shaping the Way for Toys Industry, moderator Stanley Lee, President, E-Commerce Association of Hong Kong, invited the three speakers to share insights.

Yoyo Ng, General Manager of iClick Interactive Asia Group Limited, introduced attendees to the company's proprietary omni channel marketing platform which fulfils data-driven marketing automation objectives. The market intelligence platform, she added, offered audience insights which can help formulate digital marketing strategies for Hong Kong, Mainland China and around the world. "The beauty of digital is everything can be measurable, and thus we are able to identify and also measure the conversions for all the clients," she explained.

Betty Tse, Associate Business Development Director of AlipayHK, said widespread acceptance of online shopping and electronic payments during the pandemic allowed merchants to analyse transactions and come up with products that fitted the needs and interests of consumers. This led Alipay to launch a digital market platform in May last year that allowed merchant partners in Hong Kong to reach out to its 1.3 billion mainland users. Also, the company was building up a global alliance with Japan, Korea, elsewhere in Asia and Europe so digital wallets are connected globally to facilitate effective marketing and payment convenience.

Raymond Choy, Founder of Toy2R Group Limited, said the company used to design toys and manufactured in the mainland while selling to Europe through their distributors. This was made impossible during the pandemic. The company explored the NFT market in the mainland in order to survive, which proved a great success. For instance, the company launched three limited designs of its hero character QEE, each with 10,000 copies, on the Alipay platform in October 2021, which were sold out in 95 seconds.

The e-commerce platform suited small to medium sized companies and manufacturers most, especially for handling trade of small quantities, Raymond emphasised. "Manufacturers should invest time and money to try [e-commerce] and then you will get good results," he advised.

Fair Websites
– HKTDC Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair: http://hktoyfair.hktdc.com/
– HKTDC Hong Kong Baby Products Fair: http://hkbabyfair.hktdc.com/
– Hong Kong International Stationery & School Supplies Fair: http://hkstationeryfair.com/
– Photo download: https://bit.ly/3QxAwce

About HKTDC

The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) is a statutory body established in 1966 to promote, assist and develop Hong Kong's trade. With 50 offices globally, including 13 in Mainland China, the HKTDC promotes Hong Kong as a two-way global investment and business hub. The HKTDC organises international exhibitions, conferences and business missions to create business opportunities for companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), in the mainland and international markets. The HKTDC also provides up-to-date market insights and product information via research reports and digital news channels. For more information, please visit: www.hktdc.com/aboutus. Follow us on Twitter @hktdc and LinkedIn.

Media enquiries
HKTDC's Communications & Public Affairs Department:
Clayton Lauw, Tel: +852 2584 4472, Email: clayton.y.lauw@hktdc.org
Kate Chan, Tel: +852 2584 4239, Email: kate.hy.chan@hktdc.org
Agnes Wat, Tel: +852 2584 4554, Email: agnes.ky.wat@hktdc.org

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MO:ME:NT Partners with Crypto Oasis to Bridge the Real and Virtual World and Bring New Capabilities and Opportunities to the Web3 Space

DUBAI, UAE, Jan 10, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Crypto Oasis Ventures has inked a strategic partnership with MO:ME:NT and added it to its portfolio of disruptive and innovative blockchain organisations. MO:ME:NT bridges the real and virtual world by offering easy access to web3 in an innovative way. As the UAE continues to be the global Crypto capital, MO:ME:NT is all set to bring its remarkable offering to the country.



The unique offering called MO:ME:NTs, instantly turns moments of public interest into Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) through a fully automated API trigger. These precious moments from as an example sporting events are endorsed by the heroes behind the MO:ME:NTs, creating a one-of-a-kind collectible item. With MO:ME:NTs, users have the opportunity to buy, own, collect, and trade these special NFTs.

This enables a new level of interactivity, ownership, collectability and utility. MO:ME:NTs not only serve as unique collectibles but they can also be easily enriched by the brands or individuals who were involved in creating the moment. By using MO:ME:NTs, these brands can build engaging communities and provide various relevant utilities to their followers, ultimately increasing the value of the MO:ME:NT to its holder. Brands can open up a world of new opportunities for their followers and create meaningful, immersive experiences in the real and virtual world driving engagement and value.

Crypto Oasis Ventures is focused on forging new partnerships and bringing innovative organisations to its ecosystem. An investment in a startup such as MO:ME:NT that has a strong business model and a unique value proposition is just one of the many initiatives in the Crypto Oasis to advance the local blockchain economy.

The new partnership will allow for strategic collaboration that will help boost branding, community growth, and investor relations for MO:ME:NT in the UAE. With the support of the Crypto Oasis' world-class talent and infrastructure, MO:ME:NT will gain access to new markets and customers. This partnership will add further credibility to what MO:ME:NT has been building and ensure it enters the local blockchains space on a strong footing.

In addition to being a strategic partner and investor, Ralf Glabischnig, Founder of the Crypto Oasis, will be joining MO:ME:NT as an advisory board member. This represents a significant step for both companies and Ralf brings with him a wealth of experience and expertise in the blockchain industry.

"We are delighted to have MO:ME:NT onboard to help them embrace opportunities that can transform the local Web3 space," said Ralf. "We have always been early movers and believe Web 3.0 models like NFT, and Metaverse are going to be the key players in the next iteration of online business. MO:ME:NTs will be revolutionary as brands can harness their power to create meaningful connections with their audiences and drive value. As access keys to relevant real-life experiences, they offer an easy connection to the Metaverse using the limitless possibilities of virtual reality while complimenting the offering of our own venture Tokengate. These are exciting times and we are humbled and privileged to be a market driver in the region's accelerating startup ecosystem."

"We are excited to welcome Ralf to our advisory board," said Rudy Banholzer, Co-Founder and COO of MO:ME:NT. "We are looking forward to working with the Crypto Oasis Ventures team as we continue to grow and innovate. This partnership represents a new chapter for both of us, and we are excited to see what the future holds. We are committed to helping brands provide their audiences with better, more relevant, and exciting experiences by seamlessly bridging the real and virtual worlds. By joining the Crypto Oasis Ecosystem, we hope to leapfrog ahead by expanding our prospects, creating value, and connecting with the broader Web3 community."

MO:ME:NT has released NFTs and built Metaverse spaces for various brands such as the Erste Bank Vienna Open (ATP 500), Burger King, GPX Store and 6thStreet. Upcoming projects include NFTs for FC Twente, a Dutch football team playing in the Eredivisie, NFTs and a Metaverse space for TCL for the NFL Playoffs, and a Kia Metaverse Space for the Australian Open. MO:ME:NT gives the opportunity to brands to automatically mint NFTs as and when a relevant event takes place.

MO:ME:NT will leverage this partnership with Crypto Oasis Ventures to drive the strategic direction of the company. With the extensive experience in the space and its curated ecosystem, this collaboration will help MO:ME:NT successfully navigate the complexity of the fast-paced Web3 economy and explore the myriad of opportunities it offers.

About Crypto Oasis

The Crypto Oasis is a Middle East focused Blockchain Ecosystem supported by initiators of Crypto Valley Switzerland. The core elements needed for its growth are Talent, Capital, and Infrastructure. The Ecosystems stakeholders include Investors & Collectors, Start-Ups & Projects, Corporates, Science & Research Institutions, Service Providers and Government Entities & Associations. Crypto Oasis' vision is to be one of the leading Blockchain Ecosystems in the world. Today it is the fastest growing, with more than 1,450 organisations identified in the UAE alone. www.cryptooasis.ae

About MO:ME:NT

The Swiss based company expanding into the Middle East is offering brands and individuals an easy access to the Metaverse. Their innovative technology captures moments of public interest as Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs) called MO:ME:NTs via a fully automated API trigger in the instance when they occur. The heroes behind these MO:ME:NTs enrich them with unique content and utilities, and anyone has the chance to buy, own, collect and trade them on an engaging social platform: www.mo-me-nt.com

For more information contact:
Faisal Zaidi
Crypto Oasis
faisal@cryptooasis.ae
+971552000840

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Continuum and Plato Announce Strategic Partnership for Web3 Powered Data Intelligence & Content Syndication

NEW YORK, Jan 6, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – Continuum, a Web3 community thinktank, today announced a strategic partnership with Plato Data Intelligence a NYC-based Data Platform focused on the curation of data intelligence on today's most innovative technology verticals. Through the partnership, Continuum's partner brands will immediately benefit from the increased global reach Plato delivers. The partnership is focused at extending the both companies active Web3 communities via increased brand awareness, engagement and vertical data intelligence using Plato's content distribution and syndication network.


"Our goal is to help early stage companies in the Web3 space create cost effective way to generate brand awareness, social proof and SEO across a company's marketing and outreach objectives," stated Kristina Bruhahn, Continuum's CEO & Founder. "Plato's content distribution and syndication platform enables us immediate global reach across a deep mix of publications and media outlets while their data platform drives the latest in Web3 connectivity and data intelligence. Everyone in the Web3 space should be using it as it drives knowledge across our everchanging landscape."

"All web3 brands are unique, solving different problems of archaic web2 infrastructure, but they all are faced with the same problems. Regulations, commercial adoption press, marketing, development, capital raising, cybersecurity audits, compliance and licenses that makes the sector very difficult to navigate. We immerse ourselves deep into a brand's objectives which serves as a testament to the way we deliver results," Kristina added.

"We are excited to work with Continuum and see a perfect fit for our platform across Continuum's growing community by delivering unprecedented engagement opportunities for their growing community," said Bryan Feinberg, Plato's Founder and CEO.

Current Continuum Web3 Brand Partners

Telos, Goodblock, Rev3al, Legion, DeVO Protocol, Podetize, The Bates Group, MacNerd, Sizzle, MetaKeep, EuroData, Breathe Convention, NFT Today Magazine, Future Point Partners, Aphid AI, DigiRamp, AndMerch, CoinAgenda, Transform Group, BitAngels, Infiom Salon, Blockchain Center, Plato Blockchain, Silo Cloud, Novum Insights, ProofHouse, NFT Yearbook, Cory Connects, Digital Niche Agency, Animus Regnum, Nifty Chicks, Bad Crypto, The Artest Foundation, On the Blocchain, Metazooie, JS Tax Corp, MetaRacerX, Deed Entertainment, Lionshare Media, BizFamous, Reactify, CoinSquad, Digital One IRA, Cointelligence Fund, BC Employ, Local Buzz.

About Continuum (Continuum.Market)

Continuum Market is a Web3 Focused Advisory and Community driving commercial adoption through effective strategy, communications and networking. The company has an extensive roster of partners its delivers through a community focused approach towards brand support, marketing and collective resources.

About Plato (Platodata.io, Platoblockchain.com, AmplifiPR.com)

Plato is an open intelligence repository and platform that curates the latest in data intelligence across today's most innovative market verticals. The platform is designed to provide and ultra-safe and secure environment to consume sector specific real-time data intelligence while delivering fully secured Web3 connectivity across 27 market verticals and 27 languages. Amplifi, Plato's inhouse syndication network currently syndicates content and press release's electronically to over 1900+ Publisher websites for deep and authentic connectivity.

Media Contacts:
Kristina Bruhahn
CEO & Founder
kristina@continuum.market

Plato Data Intelligence
Bryan Feinberg
CEO / Founder
zephyr@platodata.io

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OKX Announces Comprehensive API Key Security Protection Features, Further Enhances User Protection Against External Threats

Victoria, Seychelles, Jan 4, 2023 – (ACN Newswire) – OKX, the world-leading cryptocurrency platform, today announced comprehensive API key security protection features, further enhancing user protection against external threats.

The features are:
– Auto expiry after 14 days of inactive API keys with trade and withdraw permissions that aren't bound to IP addresses;
– A third-party whitelist that enables users to bind their IPs to cooperating third-party platforms and ensures transactions are from the whitelisted platform;
– Fast API (Fast Connect), which provides additional security for the API key binding process by allowing users to quickly authorize brokers to access, generate and bind API keys automatically in one click; and,
– A risk engine that monitors and flags suspicious transactions, allowing OKX to freeze identified accounts to prevent loss

"At OKX, security of customer funds is always our first priority," said OKX Chief Marketing Officer Haider Rafique. "Our API safety measures are among the most comprehensive on the market. Traders can use our platform confidently with the knowledge that API keys are protected with multiple layers of security."

About OKX

OKX is the second biggest global crypto exchange by trading volume and a leading Web3 ecosystem. Trusted by more than 20 million global customers, OKX is known for being the fastest and most reliable crypto trading app for investors and professional traders everywhere.
As a top partner of English Premier League champions Manchester City FC, McLaren Formula 1, golfer Ian Poulter, Olympian Scotty James, and F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo, OKX aims to supercharge the fan experience with new financial and engagement opportunities. OKX is also the top partner of the Tribeca Festival as part of an initiative to bring more creators into Web3.
Beyond OKX's exchange, the OKX Wallet is the platform's latest offering for people looking to explore the world of NFTs and the metaverse while trading GameFi and DeFi tokens.

To learn more about OKX, download our app or visit okx.com

Media contact: Media@okx.com

Source: Plato Data Intelligence: Platodata.ai

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