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The GBA Recognizes Blockchain Trailblazers

Washington, DC, June 4 2023 – The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) honored exceptional individuals and organizations for their groundbreaking use of blockchain technology in solving public sector challenges. The Annual Achievement Awards, presented on May 24, 2023, in Washington, DC, celebrated this year's outstanding winners. Rosemarie McClean, Chief Executive Officer, and Dino Cataldo Dell’Accio, Chief Information Officer received the award on behalf of the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF), the Organization Award for a digital identity solution that enabled over 23,000 retirees across 180 countries, to provide their

Travelzoo META Opens for Founding Members

NEW YORK/PARIS/TOKYO, May 11, 2023 - (ACN Newswire) - The future of travel is here. After months of anticipation, Travelzoo META, a members-only service offering groundbreaking Metaverse travel experiences, is now accepting its first one million Founding Members. Launched by Travelzoo® (NASDAQ: TZOO), a global Internet media company, Travelzoo META will give Founding Members the opportunity to be the first to experience travel in the Metaverse. Travelzoo META's experiences are intended to allow its members to explore hard-to-reach corners of the world, like summiting Mount Everest, or travel back in time—to

Crypto Chaos

Despite the second-largest bank failure in US history, the Federal Reserve continued its interest rate hike strategy last week. This caused markets to react by pricing in continued monetary tightening, pushing back their expectations of rate decreases to 2024. Some have perceived this move as necessary to combat inflation, even if it comes at the cost of breaking the banking sector. Unfortunately, this sober outlook suggests that the rest of the year may be marked by more sideways action in the markets rather than a steady recovery. Meanwhile, in the

Paribus. Trust Less.

One month ago, Jerome Powell, head of the Federal Reserve in the US, announced that the banking system was sound and robust despite the collapse of several large banks. After raising rates a further 0.25%, he said, “We’re committed to learning the lessons from this episode and to work to prevent events like this from happening again.” As we prepare for another potential 0.25% rate hike on May 3rd, another major bank in the US, First Republic Bank, has collapsed. Its collapse is part of a larger trend of consolidation

Beyond the Dollar

The global economy is at a crossroads with the US dollar’s future as the world reserve currency facing fresh challenges. For decades, the stability and dominance of the dollar have given the United States significant advantages in global trade, investment, and geopolitical influence. However, as emerging economies like China and India rise in prominence, their currencies are gaining traction in international transactions, challenging the dollar’s hegemony. China, in particular, has been busy over the past few months, actively promoting the Yuan and seeking to challenge US dominance in the global

Beomni™ at Explorers Club Makes History! Beyond Imagination’s New Humanoid Robot Will Connect People Coast to Coast Physically.

Beomni is the world’s most sophisticated general-purpose humanoid robot, capable of performing an almost unlimited number of tasks. The robot is on display at the Explorers Club Headquarters this week in NYC. https://vimeo.com/691427676/244f601a71 April 2022, New York. Beyond Imagination, Inc. is building humanoid robots to solve the world’s labor crisis by expanding access to jobs around the globe. “We are thrilled to have been invited to demonstrate the advances we’ve made in Beomni’s development at the Explorers Club. Beomni will be a great vehicle for explorers on earth and beyond!

Legacy Block (BLCK:Pancakeswap) partners with Power of One Foundation to end hunger.

Santa Ana  Mayor Vincent Sarmeinto giving Andre Roberson CEO Power of One the Key to the City. Santa Ana, CA - (PLATO) - February 28, 2022 - Power of One Foundation (“POOF”) has entered into a partnership with Legacy Block (BLCK:Pancakeswap). BLCK is an operating  division of Peerless Exponential Partners, LLC (PXP). By way of the partnership  POOF will use Legacy Block’s BLCK governance token as the governance token for a series of new blockchain based projects targeted at ending hunger in the United States.  These projects will materially increase