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January 6, 2022 – DATAVERSITY opened the Call for Presentations today for the 2022 Data Governance & Information Quality Conference (DGIQ) West, which will return to its traditional summertime schedule and will be held June 6-10, 2022, at the Catamaran Resort Hotel and Spa in San Diego, Calif. Proposals must be received by February 4, 2022, […]

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Last year a report on Bloomberg detailed how one of Sony’s support-oriented studios, the Visual Arts Service Group, decided to go and remake The Last of Us for PlayStation 5, but without any support from Sony themselves. It was all very strange but allegedly ended with Naughty Dog taking back control of the project. At the end of last year the Visual Arts Service Group started hiring people, specifically asking for developers “with an appetite for high quality, 3rd person, action/adventure games.” Now, industry tipster Tom Henderson has tweeted “Heard from multiple people now that the TLOU remake is nearly finished and could release during the latter half of 2022.” He has also posted a video from Sony’s CES 2022 briefing yesterday that revealed more details of PSVR 2. Joel and Ellie can clearly be seen in the background. Other PlayStation icons including Ratchet & Clank, Aloy, and Jin are also pictured but Joel is certainly the odd one out, mostly because he’s very dead. Heard from multiple people now that the TLOU remake is nearly finished and could release during the latter half of 2022🧐 pic.twitter.com/ZxmNU7zS9k — Tom Henderson (@_Tom_Henderson_) January 5, 2022 Sony have a habit of dropping imagery from upcoming games in the background of presentations so is this a reference to The Last of Us for PS5? It could be, but why on earth would we need a The Last of Us Remake anyway? Well there’s one very obvious reason – Sony release games on PC now. A PS5 version of The Last of Us would mean the graphics are good enough for a full price release on PC. Naughty Dog are, as far we know, still working on Factions, the multiplayer portion of The Last of Us Part 2 that was cut from the game’s release.  That could come to PC as well and having the original title to launch alongside it would be good marketing. At CES 2022 Naughty Dog’s Neil Druckmann did say “We’re dying to share with you the multiple game projects we have in the works at Naughty Dog.” There’s also The Last of US tv show out this year, launching the remake alongside that would also sell a lot of games. One other bit of TLOU news: Naughty Dog are looking for a a senior monetization/economy designer, perhaps hinting that Factions may be free-to-play. Source: Twitter

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**MEDIA ALERT**

January 4th, 2021 

TONIGHT: Underdogs and Female Empowerment Press Conference and Showcase

Hot Drops is hosting a press conference and showcase for the media and strategic partners of underdogs who are fighting great odds to succeed in response to being banned from CES®. 

WHO: 

Host:

Ashley Youdan - CEO of Hot Drops

Featured Presentations:

Kristin Visbal - sculptor of the iconic Fearless Girl statue on Wall Street

Angela Brasington - CMO of OpenStarter

WHAT:

A press conference and showcase for the media for female leaders and underdogs who are fighting to succeed in the tech industry. Presentations include: Ashley Youdan, of Hot Drops, will present the debut demonstration of the prototype of their upcoming launch early Q1 2022; Kristin Visbal, sculptor of the iconic Fearless Girl statue on Wall Street, who is issuing a series of NFTs to fight lawsuit by a big bank to seize control of her copyrights; and Angela Brasington of OpenStarter, which is partnering with the OpenDao initiative to decentralize OpenSea.

WHERE/WHEN: 

January 4th, 2022 9pm - 11pm

The Venetian Resort Hotel Casino - 3355 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

To register as media for the Hot Drops NFT Demo tonight, Jan 4 at 9-11 pm submit this form for the suite number and entry directions here (https://bit.ly/3zo5ET1).

WHY: 

Hot Drops (www.myhotdrops.com), the first inclusive adult NFT marketplace disrupting how creators and fans connect with next-gen content, has been banned from exhibiting from CES®, where it applied to have a large presence in the first-year NFT pavilion area inside CSpace, the media and entertainment forum at the conference, as well as Eureka Park, the startup pavilion. Hot Drops is the only application denied of ten Transform Ventures portfolio companies exhibiting at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES®). In response to this ban, Hot Drops will be partnering with Transform Group, Transform Ventures, and Layer One Networks to hold three events throughout the remainder of CES®:

ABOUT HOT DROPS

Hot Drops (www.myhotdrops.com) is an inclusive NFT marketplace disrupting how creators and fans connect with next-gen content, exclusive, limited-edition digital collectibles, community, and loyalty rewards. Through collaborations with diverse influencers, artists, clothing brands, high fashion photographers, directors and more, Hot Drops aims to destigmatize, bridging the gap between what has previously been considered "mainstream" and "adult,” while bringing NFT collections of value and utility. When launched in early Q1 2022, Hot Drops' technology will offer safer, more compliant content using smart contracts, age authenticated accounts to purchase or view content and will require manual approval processes for established creators to prevent minors from accessing or monetizing on the platform. With 12 of its first creators onboard having an Instagram following of 30 million, Hot Drops will also feature a gamification aspect, rewarding loyal fans and communities for their purchases with exclusive content and experiences. 

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Disclaimer: Consumer Electronics Show”, "CES®,” “CES®” and “International CES®” are registered trademarks of the Consumer Electronics Association. 

New Mercator Advisory Group report reveals potential risks for credit card issuers amidst a protracted pandemic.

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Delhi, India, Dec 23, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - World FinTech Summit - KSA which took place on 6 December 2021, attracted some of the prominent voices...

BitAngels (https://bitangels.network/), the world's premier investor network for the blockchain industry, today announced Sun Exchange and Codex as the winners of its BitAngels Startup Pitch Contests at CoinAgenda (www.coinagenda.com), the premier global conference series connecting blockchain and cryptocurrency investors with startups since 2014. 

According to Forbes and Bloomberg, “These days family offices, hedge funds, and traditional money managers have a very different perspective on cryptocurrency products and services, with an eye-watering $17 billion worth of institutional capital flooding into the space this year alone.” In order to empower and aid in funding the next generation of blockchain innovations, BitAngels pitch competitions provide an opportunity for founders to pitch their projects to investors, and investors and community members get an inside look at some of the most exciting up-and-coming blockchain ventures.

Hosted on Oct 25-27, 2021 in Las Vegas and Dec 7-9, 2021 in Puerto Rico, a mix of angel and VC investments (as well as tokens trading on exchanges) pitched in a Demo Day environment to judges and the CoinAgenda audience of investors and entrepreneurs. Following the presentations, judges selected the top Best in Show based on their professional analysis. 

The winners from CoinAgenda Caribbean BitAngels Pitch Day in Puerto Rico are:
#1: Codex- Defi for everyone. All the functionality of Paypal, Robinhood and Transferwise in a fully DeFi app. Running on crypto's most liquid blockchain.

#2: Rair Tech- A blockchain-based digital rights management platform that uses NFTs to gate access to streaming content.

#3: Nillion- Store and compute your private data nowhere via an unhackable* decentralized network. 

#4: CPUCoin- Building the Sharing Economy to Enable The Global Computing Network. Automatically deploy and scale any decentralized service or application at a fraction of the cost of traditional cloud service providers.

#5: Coinfield- A fully regulated European-based cryptocurrency exchange operating in 187 countries from all corners of the globe.

The winners from CoinAgenda Global BitAngels Pitch Day in Las Vegas are:
#1: Sun Exchange - Sun Exchange is the world's first peer-to-peer solar leasing platform. Through Sun Exchange, anyone, anywhere in the world, can own solar energy-producing cells and build wealth by leasing those cells to power businesses and organizations in emerging markets, with installations and maintenance taken care of by one of Sun Exchange's carefully selected installation partners. 

#2: IceCap - Icecap uses Ethereum-based, non-fungible tokens to represent ownership of individual diamonds. You trade the tokens without friction while the diamonds are vaulted and insured.

#3: Fly Air - The Fly app combines voice-activated artificial intelligence with the security and convenience of blockchain technology to provide you access to more than 10,000 private jets. Fly on-demand with no membership or hidden fees.

As first place winners, Sun Exchange and Codex will receive a marketing package (valued up to $10,000). The package includes a complimentary booth and ticket to a CoinAgenda 2022 of their choice and 2 complimentary press releases on the leading global blockchain press release newswire, BlockchainWire.

All winners will have their presentations shared among members of the BitAngels investment group and CoinAgenda attendees, giving the startups a chance to secure new funding. In addition, finalists received an honorary mention at their event and had the chance to network with investors attending the conference.

In 2022, CoinAgenda will host its newest NFT-focused event, NiftyAgenda, at an exclusive launch party on January 6 from 5-11 pm in Las Vegas. All NFT creators, innovators, buyers and media are invited. For more information, visit the event page: www.eventbrite.com/e/niftyagenda-tickets-229503480087

BitAngels will host its next in-person pitch event in January or March 2022 in Miami. Virtual events globally will continue to take place. To apply to present at a future BitAngels event or to view the full calendar, please visit the BitAngels website.   

ABOUT COINAGENDA
CoinAgenda (www.coinagenda.com) is the leading global conference series connecting professional investors, traders, family offices and digital currency funds with top entrepreneurs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors since 2014. CoinAgenda is an experience that allows all attendees to meet, mingle, and get to know the leading thought leaders, entrepreneurs and investors in the sector, including memorable parties at unique locations. 

ABOUT BITANGELS
BitAngels (www.bitangels.network) is an investor network for the blockchain industry. BitAngels launched in 2013 as the world's first angel network for digital currency startups. Each BitAngels event features networking and short pitches by startup founders to an audience of investors, business leaders, and the local blockchain community. These events provide investors the unique chance to learn about new cryptocurrency investment opportunities.

Digitization is here to stay and it applies to more than just revolutionizing how invoices are processed and payments are approved. Virtual options are more and more commonplace in every area of business. In 2022, this is apparent in the rise in virtual options as finance conferences return and pick up steam. 

- CoinAgenda (www.coinagenda.com), the premier global conference series connecting blockchain and cryptocurrency investors with startups since 2014, is announcing its newest NFT-focused event, NiftyAgenda, at an exclusive launch party on January 6 from 5-11 pm in Las Vegas, following CES®, the largest Consumer Electronics Show in the world. All NFT creators, innovators, buyers and media are invited. 

NFT mainstream popularity exploded in 2021, starting in Q1 when Beeple's Everydays: The First 5000s, sold in auction for $69 million, bringing rise for artists to take digital ownership and compensation over their art. With the sales of NFTs expected to exceed $20 billion by the end of 2021, NiftyAgenda will kick off with presentations and a meet-and-greet from the leaders behind the hottest upcoming NFT drops. Media, influencers, and verified NFT buyers are invited. 

Following presentations by NFT creators and analysts will be an immersive digital gallery showcasing the NFT creators' newest drops and a concert by Think:X, featuring legendary Pink Floyd sax player, and NFT creator Scott Page, and Jane's Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins. This all-star line up will perform “Beyond the Wall,” an exploration of the music of Pink Floyd, for a Think Floyd experience. The concert will simultaneously happen with NFT demonstrations and videos in the background, a full bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres. NiftyAgenda is being held at an iconic former celebrity estate ten minutes from the Strip; location details will be given with ticket purchase. Space is limited.

NiftyAgenda tickets are available for $299 and include the meet-and-greet segment, NFT gallery showcase, and Think:X concert. For a limited time, NiftyAgenda ticket buyers also receive a CES VIP pass (valued at $299). NFT Gallery sponsorships and presentation slots are available. CES accredited media will be allowed in at no cost upon independent verification of credentials.

For more information, please contact contact@coinagenda.com.

Disclaimer: Consumer Electronics Show”, "CES,” “CES®” and “International CES®” are registered trademarks of the Consumer Electronics Association. NiftyAgenda at CES 2022 is not affiliated with or endorsed by CES or the Consumer Electronics Association.

ABOUT NIFTYAGENDA

NiftyAgenda brings together NFT creators, innovators, buyers and media. NiftyAgenda is the newest conference from CoinAgenda, which has been producing high-end crypto investor events globally since 2014.

ABOUT COINAGENDA

Now in its eighth year, CoinAgenda is the leading global conference series connecting professional investors, traders, family offices and digital currency funds with top entrepreneurs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. CoinAgenda is an experience that allows all attendees to meet, mingle, and get to know the leading thought leaders, entrepreneurs and investors in the sector, including memorable parties at unique locations. 

Disclaimer: Consumer Electronics Show”, "CES,” “CES®” and “International CES®” are registered trademarks of the Consumer Electronics Association. NiftyAgenda at CES 2022 is not affiliated with or endorsed by CES or the Consumer Electronics Association.

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On December 3rd, the AREA took a big step toward facilitating that convergence and maximizing those benefits by signing a Memo of Understanding (MoU) with the Digital Twin Consortium® (DTC). Known as the Authority in Digital Twin, DTC coalesces industry, government, and academia to drive consistency in vocabulary, architecture, security, and interoperability of Digital Twin...

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Under the MoU, DTC and the AREA will collaborate to: Define industry requirements Increase the degree to which enabling technology components interoperate Align work underway to accelerate adoption of digital twins and Augmented Reality in many vertical domains and use cases Develop proof of value projects and programs, and joint marketing efforts “We’re excited about...

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