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SINGAPORE, September 14, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — MusicForGood, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and developing the arts in Singapore, is thrilled to announce its strategic partnership with Smobler, a leading metaverse architect headquartered in Singapore, and The Sandbox, a leading decentralized gaming virtual world and a subsidiary of Animoca Brands. This exciting collaboration will see MusicForGood become an integral part of the vibrant “Lion City” neighborhood within The Sandbox.

Previously known as Invasion Singapore, MusicForGood is known for its flagship outreach programme, Invasion School Tours, featuring a series of made-in-singapore creatives that invade and rock the halls of Singapore schools.

The decision to invest in the metaverse aligns seamlessly with MusicForGood’s core objectives of audience development and capability enhancement. Recognizing the significance of the digital realm in the lives of today’s youth, MusicForGood is committed to creating a unique platform that fosters engagement and infrastructure development in the metaverse. This forward-thinking approach not only addresses the evolving cyber lifestyles of young people but also provides a resilient platform for artists and creatives, ensuring their continued growth and engagement in case of unforeseen challenges like pandemics.

“MusicFoGood hopes to not only create a safe and creative space for youths to interact, but hopefully aid in facilitating musicians and artists alike in building their web3 presence. And none of this will be possible without builders. With aligned values and ethos, we are lucky to be able to work with the world class, Smobler,” said Inch Chua, co-founder.

MusicForGood is proud to be part of Lion City, a groundbreaking project by The Sandbox, showcasing more than 30 global and regional brands and IPs, highlighting Singapore’s rich culture in sports, fashion, entertainment, and technology.

MusicForGood is excited to embark on this innovative journey alongside Smobler and The Sandbox, creating new opportunities for artistic expression and community engagement within the metaverse’s dynamic landscape.

About MusicForGood

MusicForGood is a non-profit organization based in Singapore, on a mission to harness the transformative power of music and the arts to enrich lives and cultivate a more inclusive, sustainable, and fulfilling quality of life. At the core of MusicForGood’s initiatives are two flagship programs: the School Invasion Tour and monthly concerts at Youth Park. The School Invasion Tour is an outreach programme that takes music and creativity directly to the youth, visiting public schools and engaging with over 80,000 young minds, promoting artistic expression and offering career insights. Complementing this, the organization hosts monthly concerts at Youth Park, fostering a vibrant platform for artists and creatives to showcase and practice their talents.

About Smobler

Smobler is a turnkey metaverse architect headquartered in Singapore with a strong emphasis on blockchain based gaming, event production and education. Smobler has created a suite of world’s first projects such as a metaverse wedding, the Tools of Rock concert venue and a disability park with SG Enable. It works with legacy brands such as Airbus, Carnegie Mellon, Mahindra, DBS, Starhub and also creates innovative projects such as Metaverse for Good, the inaugural cross chain project with Clay Nation and is curating a series of proprietary IPs such as 3VEREST, Cobbleland, Ichorium Wars and Aloha Surfer. Smobler is backed by The Sandbox and Brinc. For more information, please log on to www.smoblerstudios.com

About The Sandbox

The Sandbox, a subsidiary of Animoca Brands, is one of the decentralized virtual worlds that has been fueling the recent growth of virtual real estate demand, having partnered with major brands including Warner Music Group, Ubisoft, The Rabbids, Cut the Rope, Gucci Vault, The Walking Dead, Invincible, Snoop Dogg, Adidas, Deadmau5, Steve Aoki, SM Entertainment, The Smurfs, Care Bears, and Atari. Building on the existing The Sandbox IP that has more than 40 million global installs on mobile, The Sandbox metaverse offers players and creators a decentralized and intuitive platform to create immersive 3D worlds and game experiences and to safely store, trade, and monetize their creations. For more information, please visit www.sandbox.game and follow the regular updates on Twitter, Medium, and Discord.

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By Dr. Gyan Pathak As September begins, air quality in the National Capital Territory of Delhi starts deteriorating every year. As on September 13, 2023, it has already become unhealthy for sensitive groups, and tomorrow it is likely to turn unhealthy for all, with Air Quality Index (AQI) has been estimated to rise from 117 […]

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SINGAPORE, September 13, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — Smobler, a leading metaverse architect headquartered in Singapore has announced its participation in Asia’s premier web3 and crypto conference, TOKEN2049 as a Gold Sponsor. The partnership underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to shaping the future of the creator economy and pushing the boundaries of creativity and innovation.

The landmark event is set to become the largest gathering of its kind this year as TOKEN2049 prepares itself to welcome over 10,000 attendees from over 3,500 companies. The conference is a convergence of ideas, innovations, and industry leaders. With an extensive program boasting over 300 side events and networking opportunities held from 11 to 17 September throughout the city-state of Singapore, attendees can anticipate a transformative experience that underscores Asia as a catalyst for growth and innovation in the global digital asset ecosystem.

CEO and Co-Founder of Smobler, Loretta Chen, will be delivering her keynote on “Building a Better-Verse : Creating Vision, Volume, Value in the Metaverse” on the Kucoin stage on 14 September. The session will highlight case studies where Smobler catalyzed and impacted change and illustrate how the Metaverse can be harnessed as a tool for equitable progress,

“The buzzing energy of TOKEN2049 is always intoxicating. It is humbling and exhilarating to be amidst industry pioneers, thought leaders and daring innovators who push the boundaries of technology to create viable solutions for our world’s most pressing challenges. It is truly a melting pot of art, design, education and digital innovation. It reminds us that this is an exciting time to be alive!”

TOKEN2049 is scheduled to take place from 13 to 14 September at Marina Bay Sands, just ahead of the Formula 1 Singapore Grand Prix 2023 race weekend.

About Smobler

Smobler is a turnkey metaverse architect headquartered in Singapore with a strong emphasis on blockchain based gaming, event production, outreach and education. Smobler has created a suite of world’s first projects such as a metaverse wedding, the Tools of Rock concert venue and a disability park with SG Enable. It works with legacy brands such as Airbus, Carnegie Mellon, Mahindra, DBS, Starhub and also creates innovative projects such as Metaverse for Good, the inaugural cross chain project with Clay Nation and is curating a series of proprietary IPs such as 3VEREST, Cobbleland, Ichorium Wars and Aloha Surfer. Smobler is backed by The Sandbox and Brinc. For more information, please log on to www.smoblerstudios.com

About TOKEN2049

TOKEN2049 is a premier Web3 event, organized annually in Singapore, where decision-makers in the global crypto ecosystem connect to exchange ideas, network, and shape the industry. TOKEN2049 is a global meeting place for entrepreneurs, institutions, industry insiders, investors, builders, and those with a strong interest in the crypto and blockchain industry. For more information and continued updates on TOKEN2049 Singapore, please visit: https://www.asia.token2049.com/

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By Nantoo Banerjee The political opposition may be desperate to establish businessman Gautam Adani’s link with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, but it is absolutely absurd to expect the Prime Minister to react to such suggestions. Over the years, almost all enterprising and ambitious businessmen managed to establish links with Indian prime ministers. Business houses often […]

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By James M Dorsey An unexpected twist in the run-up to next year’s Indonesian presidential election puts Centrist Democratic International (CDI), the world’s largest alliance of conservative political parties, and Nahdlatul Ulama, the world’s largest and most moderate Muslim civil society movement, in a bind. In a surprise move, Muhaimin Iskander, leader of the National […]

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By Girish Linganna The 19-ton statue of the revered Hindu god Shiva, standing as a symbol of India’s determination to influence the global order, will undoubtedly catch the attention of world leaders attending the Group of 20  Summit  in  New Delhi on September 9 and 10.. The Nataraja dancing figure, an impressive 28-foot (8.5 meters) […]

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By K R Sudhaman Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has reeled-out statistics on what the Indian economy would be in 2047. The projections she gave at the Global Fintech festival in Mumbai recently are quite interesting. She quoted a SBI research to say that India’s per capita income is to increase 7.5 times from Rs two […]

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Senior Payments Executive joins the senior management team of payment cloud specialists that are revolutionising issuer processing

LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, September 7, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — CLOWD9, a pioneering force in the payments technology sector, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Wray as its new Chief Product Officer (CPO). Richard, formerly the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Carta Worldwide, brings a wealth of experience and innovation to CLOWD9, further strengthening the company’s commitment to delivering cutting-edge financial solutions.

As COO at Carta Worldwide, Richard Wray played a pivotal role in propelling the payments company to new heights in the fintech industry, as well as being instrumental in supporting and launching Mastercard’s Digital Enablement Services (MDES). Now, as CPO at CLOWD9, Richard will continue to drive and enhance the company’s innovative payment technology service offerings.

Founded by Suresh Vaghjiani, Cosmo Spens, Artur Grabowski, Robert Hampel, and Peter Selman, CLOWD9 was created to transform the technology that underpins the global payments system. To date, innovation in payments technology has predominantly focused on front-end systems, leaving back-end systems fragmented and lacking truly global solutions. Built entirely in the cloud, CLOWD9 has removed the need for physical hardware. Its decentralised model allows virtual access to the platform around the world, via multiple ‘instances’ allowing the transactions to be processed locally in each region or country with unrivalled reliability.

Suresh Vaghjiani, CLOWD9 founder and CEO said: “We are delighted to welcome Richard to the senior management team at CLOWD9. His exceptional track record in payment innovation with in-depth knowledge from his time at other processors and Mastercard strengthens the team to lead our product development pipeline and drive our innovation agenda as we continue to expand globally.”

Richard Wray, CPO of CLOWD9, said: “I am excited to join CLOWD9 and contribute to its mission of transforming the payments sector. The combination of talent and innovative payment technology services driving CLOWD9 is truly exciting. I am eager to lead CLOWD9’s efforts in creating groundbreaking products that meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

Headquartered in London, CLOWD9’s investor base includes an array of senior financial executives and family offices. It has over 40 full-time employees and is the first payments-processor to be B-Corp certified.

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CLOWD9 is a firm of payments experts supported and advised by experienced finance executives and entrepreneurs. The senior team is comprised of:
– Suresh Vaghjiani, CEO and Founder. Former President of Thredd and CEO of Tribe Payments
– Peter Selman, Chairman and Founder. Former Partner of Goldman Sachs, Deutsche Bank
– Robert Hampel, Board and Founder. Chairman, Vantage Capital Markets. CEO Sunrise Asset Management
– Cosmo Spens, Founder. Ginx TV, Boldmind Flow City, Beam.tv, Twixis, Fintech Circle, Content Film
– Artur Grabowski, CTO and Founder. Formerly of Camelot, Hailo, Essence, Bauer, Haymarket, Time

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Volunteers of the Say No to Drugs Association of Brussels bring the truth about crack and other harmful substances to the Percusounds Festival August 25-27 at Place de la Monnaie in the heart of Brussels.

Sharing vital information about crack cocaine to help counter the rising use of this dangerous drug

Volunteers of Say No to Drugs Brussels know the value of drug prevention and are eager to share it with other concerned individuals and groups to counter the use of crack cocaine in the city.

Sharing vital information with visitors to the Say No to Drugs booth

Drug prevention is more vital in Brussels than ever before, says Say No to Drugs Association, a nonprofit sponsored by the Churches of Scientology.

BRUSSELS, BELGIUM, September 6, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — The use of crack has exploded in Brussels over the past few years, especially among the homeless. And dealers, seeking new customers, hang out around local schools to lure kids into its use. The fact is, however, that those experimenting with this substance can become addicted the first time they try it.

Say No to Drugs President Julie Delvaux says the importance of drug prevention is still grossly underestimated. “It is vital to inform young people, parents and teachers about the truth about drugs,” she says.

To reach out to youth before the dealers do, the Say No to Drugs Association of Brussels brought their drug education and prevention initiative to the popular Percusounds Festival in the heart of Brussels August 25-27, sharing the unvarnished truth about drugs with those attending.

New police data released by the Belgian Ministry of the Interior shows that the Brussels neighborhood of Saint-Gilles has become a hotspot for crime. And according to a recent article in Politico, “survey data from Transit, a local help center and shelter for people with drug and alcohol addiction, found that crack was the most consumed substance among hard drug takers in 2022, used by 67 percent of people surveyed.”

Crack is the crystal form of cocaine. According to the Foundation for a Drug-Free World’s Truth About Cocaine booklet, crack is not only the drug’s most potent form, it is also the riskiest.

The Say No to Drugs Association distributes information kits containing 14 booklets on the most commonly abused substances, from crack and cocaine to heroin, marijuana and prescription drugs.

Throughout the weekend, the Say No to Drugs festival booth was filled with parents, children and teens, social workers, teachers and representatives of other nonprofits asking for more information, wishing to partner with the association, and taking materials to use in their own drug-prevention activities.

Volunteers handed out more than 10,000 Truth About Drugs booklets over the weekend.

Active in Belgium for more than 20 years, the Say No to Drugs Association, sponsored by the Church of Scientology, is the Brussels chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World.

Contact Julie Delvaux for more information on Say No to Drugs Brussels, at [email protected] or [email protected].

For those wishing to learn how they can help their communities stem the tide of drug use and addiction, Scientology Network features episodes of the original series Voices for Humanity showcasing drug prevention activists who use the Truth About Drugs campaign. Scientology Network is available on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse and can be streamed at www.Scientology.tv, on mobile apps and via the Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV platforms. The network has been viewed in 240 countries and territories worldwide in 17 languages, satisfying the curiosity of people about the Scientology religion, Founder L. Ron Hubbard, the religion’s beliefs and practices, and the humanitarian and social betterment programs the Church supports.

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Engage with Hello Kitty in Real-Time Conversations in the Metaverse

HONG KONG, CHINA, September 6, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — MetaGaia and Sanrio Hong Kong today announced the introduction of ChatGPT in Hello Kitty Seven Wonders digital destination in MetaGaia. MetaGaia is the world’s first metaverse with a ChatGPT Oracle. Starting today, fans can engage in real-time conversations with Hello Kitty within Hello Kitty Seven Wonders.

This groundbreaking feature offers users an unparalleled interactive experience, utilizing artificial intelligence technology trained with knowledge of Hello Kitty to bring the beloved character to life. Engage in one-on-one chats with Ruler Hello Kitty, Dreamcatcher Hello Kitty or Baker Hello Kitty, allowing for a more personal and immersive connection within the Hello Kitty Seven Wonders digital destination.

“The integration of AI technology amplifies the Hello Kitty Seven Wonders experience,” said Gordon Kwok, CEO of MetaGaia. “Users can talk directly to Hello Kitty, for example asking Ruler Hello Kitty about Hello Kitty Seven Wonders, asking Baker Hello Kitty for instructions on how to bake a cake etc. Our partnership with Sanrio Hong Kong continues to push the boundaries of the metaverse, and this new feature represents our commitment to offering fans innovative ways to connect with their favorite characters.”

In addition to real-time chats, users can enjoy a myriad of Hello Kitty-themed digital items, activities, minigames, augmented reality experiences, social features and more, making Hello Kitty Seven Wonders a unique and captivating destination within the MetaGaia metaverse.

The introduction of the ChatGPT function comes on the heels of the recent pop-up event at Citygate Outlets in Hong Kong, enabling fans to immerse themselves in the physical world of Hello Kitty.

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By Nantoo Banerjee It is difficult to understand why India is constantly falling prey to China if it is fully aware that China is heavily dumping exports, often “supplying goods at less than raw materials costs.” The question is pertinent in the context of India’s Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal’s recent outburst as moderator […]

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