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Jam City Unveils In-Depth Details For Upcoming Champions: Ascension AAA Blockchain Game and Immersive Metaverse

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

Jam City, Inc., a leading game developer behind some of the worlds highest-grossing and most enduring games, today releases a detailed whitepaper with a first-look at the forthcoming blockchain title, Champions: Ascension .

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Jam City, Inc., a leading game developer behind some of the worlds highest-grossing and most enduring games, today releases a detailed whitepaper with a first-look at the forthcoming blockchain title, Champions: Ascension .
Our mission is to create a living, breathing world: a theme-park metaverse where everyone can play, earn, socialize and create new content for years to come, said Chris DeWolfe, co-founder and CEO of Jam City.
These fantastical creatures can be used to earn and collect tokens to purchase land, forge gear and breed new Champions.
Jam City plans to roll out new tokens as it releases new modules in the evolving metaverse, creating new interplays for their economies.

Former 21st Century Fox Deputy General Counsel and Assistant United States Attorney Brian R. Michael Joins Morrison Foerster in Los Angeles

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022

LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Morrison Foerster, a leading global law firm, is pleased to announce the arrival of Brian R. Michael as a partner in the firm's Securities Litigation, Enforcement, and White Collar Defense Group, based in Los Angeles. Michael brings more than two decades of high-profile experience in-house, in private practice, and as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York and in Los Angeles to Morrison Foerster. His addition underscores the continued expansion of Morrison Foerster's market-leading litigation capabilities following the addition of 15 partners since the start of 2021, including seven since the start of this year alone.

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Michael brings more than two decades of high-profile experience in-house, in private practice, and as a federal prosecutor in the Southern District of New York and in Los Angeles to Morrison Foerster.
Since the start of 2022 alone, the firm has added six partners to its Los Angeles, Palo Alto, and San Francisco offices.
"I am thrilled to join Morrison Foerster, a perennial market-leading firm that aligns so well with my practice professionally, geographically, and culturally.
Morrison Foerster has a long-standing commitment to creating a culture that respects and celebrates differences, while providing an inclusive environment.

Second Life and Tilia Parent Company Adds Key Leadership Roles to Support Rapid Growth

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Monday, May 2, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Linden Research, Inc., the developer of pioneering metaverse Second Life and parent company of the newly launched virtual economy payment processing platform Tilia, announced the expansion of its leadership team with two key C-suite hires. Steven Feuling, a more than 30 year senior marketing veteran, has joined as Linden's first Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) and Peter Capraro, who's held security and IT roles across his 25 year career, has joined as the company's first Chief Information Security Officer (CISO). Both roles will span across Linden's full portfolio of businesses to support growth driven by the rapidly expanding consumer interest in metaverses and the technology platforms necessary to support them as well as other virtual worlds and marketplaces.

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Capraro will support growth initiatives across the full Linden Research, Inc. portfolio
SAN FRANCISCO, May 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Linden Research, Inc. , the developer of pioneering metaverse Second Life and parent company of the newly launched virtual economy payment processing platform Tilia , announced the expansion of its leadership team with two key C-suite hires.
Having held senior roles with clients, agencies and media partners, most recently as President of MDC Partners' Assembly, he offers a unique perspective to support both Second Life and Tilia.
"Whether helping to support the renewed interest in metaverses for Second Life or building awareness of Tilia and virtual economies, I'm thrilled to apply my broad marketing expertise to assist in Linden's growth."
"It's an exciting time to be part of the Linden Research team and ensure security for the company and our users."

ALLEN CAREER INSTITUTE AND BODHI TREE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

MUMBAI, India, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLEN Career Institute (ALLEN) and Bodhi Tree Systems have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of building the world's most admired and trusted education brand.

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$600 million investment by Bodhi Tree will help scale India's biggest and most successful test-prep company; leverage digital technology to dramatically improve learning outcomes for students in India and beyond
MUMBAI, India, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLEN Career Institute (ALLEN) and Bodhi Tree Systems have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of building the world's most admired and trusted education brand.
Bodhi Tree Systems will leverage its founders' shared track record of building iconic consumer businesses to build ALLEN into a world-class digital education business of the future.
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, is an investor in Bodhi Tree Systems.
Our partnership with Bodhi Tree is an essential ingredient in furthering our mission to significantly increase ALLEN's reach and impact.

ALLEN CAREER INSTITUTE AND BODHI TREE SYSTEMS ANNOUNCE STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

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Sunday, May 1, 2022

MUMBAI, India, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLEN Career Institute (ALLEN) and Bodhi Tree Systems have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of building the world's most admired and trusted education brand.

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$600 million investment by Bodhi Tree will help scale India's biggest and most successful test-prep company; leverage digital technology to dramatically improve learning outcomes for students in India and beyond
MUMBAI, India, May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ALLEN Career Institute (ALLEN) and Bodhi Tree Systems have announced a strategic partnership with the goal of building the world's most admired and trusted education brand.
Bodhi Tree Systems will leverage its founders' shared track record of building iconic consumer businesses to build ALLEN into a world-class digital education business of the future.
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, is an investor in Bodhi Tree Systems.
Our partnership with Bodhi Tree is an essential ingredient in furthering our mission to significantly increase ALLEN's reach and impact.

Wealth Enhancement Group Appoints H&R Block Chief Marketing & Experience Officer Jill Cress to its Board of Directors

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

MINNEAPOLIS, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth Enhancement Group ("WEG"), an independent wealth management firm overseeing more than $54 billion in client assets, today announced that Jill Cress, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer for H&R Block Inc., has joined its Board of Directors.

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MINNEAPOLIS, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wealth Enhancement Group ("WEG"), an independent wealth management firm overseeing more than $54billion in client assets, today announced that Jill Cress, Chief Marketing and Experience Officer for H&R Block Inc., has joined its Board of Directors.
Founded in 1997, Wealth Enhancement Group has emerged as one of the fastest-growing wealth management firms in the country.
Wealth Enhancement Group and Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services are separate entities from LPL Financial.
Wealth Enhancement Group is a registered trademark of Wealth Enhancement Group, LLC.

RELIANCE AND VIACOM18 ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH BODHI TREE SYSTEMS

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

MUMBAI, India, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliance and Viacom18 today announced a strategic partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems, which is a platform of James Murdoch's Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to form one of the largest TV and digital streaming companies in India.

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Bodhi Tree Systems, a platform of Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to invest Rs13,500 crore (~$1.78 billion) in Viacom18
MUMBAI, India, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliance and Viacom18 today announced a strategic partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems, which is a platform of James Murdoch's Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to form one of the largest TV and digital streaming companies in India.
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, is an investor in Bodhi Tree Systems.
Upon closing, Viacom18, in close cooperation with Reliance, Bodhi Tree Systems and Paramount Global, will shape a vision, strategy, and execution for its businesses, building on the strong existing foundation.
AZB & Partners was the legal advisor to Bodhi Tree while EY provided diligence services to Bodhi Tree.

RELIANCE AND VIACOM18 ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP WITH BODHI TREE SYSTEMS

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022

MUMBAI, India, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliance and Viacom18 today announced a strategic partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems, which is a platform of James Murdoch's Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to form one of the largest TV and digital streaming companies in India.

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Bodhi Tree Systems, a platform of Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to invest Rs13,500 crore (~$1.78 billion) in Viacom18
MUMBAI, India, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reliance and Viacom18 today announced a strategic partnership with Bodhi Tree Systems, which is a platform of James Murdoch's Lupa Systems and Uday Shankar, to form one of the largest TV and digital streaming companies in India.
Qatar Investment Authority (QIA), the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, is an investor in Bodhi Tree Systems.
Upon closing, Viacom18, in close cooperation with Reliance, Bodhi Tree Systems and Paramount Global, will shape a vision, strategy, and execution for its businesses, building on the strong existing foundation.
AZB & Partners was the legal advisor to Bodhi Tree while EY provided diligence services to Bodhi Tree.

Playmaker Hires New EVP Content, Donald Alexander, to Lead Fast-Growing Snapchat Discover Series

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Tuesday, April 26, 2022

Joining Playmaker to take their impressive growth on Snapchat Discover to new heights, Mr. Alexander will work jointly with Chief Content Officer, Devon Harris, as the company's top leader managing their portfolio of 25+ shows on Snapchat Discover which features current sports, culture and celebrity events.

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Joining Playmaker to take their impressive growth on Snapchat Discover to new heights, Mr. Alexander will work jointly with Chief Content Officer, Devon Harris, as the company's top leader managing their portfolio of 25+ shows on Snapchat Discover which features current sports, culture and celebrity events.
"Playmaker is a formidable leader in the sports content space, especially on Snap, and I'm looking forward to helping them expand their audience and content in areas including entertainment and pop culture," said Donald Alexander, EVP Content at Playmaker.
When we asked our trusted advisors & the Snap community, we heard an almost-shocking amount of positive things about Donald.
We couldn't be more excited to add him to the Playmaker team," said Brandon Harris, CEO at Playmaker.

BioPower Operations Corporation – currently in the process of changing its name to HYFI Corp. – Announces “The Athena Project”, in Collaboration with Sanctum Studios

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

The parties have agreed that their collaboration and Sanctums Statement of Work would result in a variable rate payable to Sanctum, depending on vaults sold.

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The parties have agreed that their collaboration and Sanctums Statement of Work would result in a variable rate payable to Sanctum, depending on vaults sold.
Varying degrees of rarity will be established within the 20,000 Athena Variants based on parameters to be determined by the parties.
Sanctum Co-Founder Justin Fields stated, "Getting a chance to work with HyFi is going to be truly exciting.
These factors, risks and uncertainties are discussed in HyFis filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (under the name BioPower Operations Corporation).