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New Research by Finnish Child Rights NGO Protect Children Reveals How Offenders Use Technology Platforms for Online Child Sexual Abuse

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

In a groundbreaking new study, alarming insights are unveiled about the technology platforms that offenders use to sexually abuse children online.

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  • In a groundbreaking new study, alarming insights are unveiled about the technology platforms that offenders use to sexually abuse children online.
  • The research surveyed over 30,000 online child sexual abuse material (CSAM) offenders and uncovers significant information to tackle the proliferation of online child sexual abuse and exploitation.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240220388317/en/
    In a groundbreaking new study, alarming insights are unveiled about the technology platforms that offenders use to sexually abuse children online.
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    The research reveals that 40% of CSAM offenders have attempted to contact a child.

Announcing Fairblock's Public Testnet: Making Programmable Privacy Available to Applications Across Every Blockchain

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Thursday, March 7, 2024

TORONTO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Programmable privacy provider Fairblock has announced the launch of their first public testnet, FairyRing, granting app developers in Cosmos, and soon the Arbitrum, Optimism, and Celestia ecosystems, the flexibility to test integrations for programmable privacy in their application logic. Fairblock's modular and programmable approaches to privacy will expand the design space for blockchain protocols and applications, such that not all information is laid bare for the world to see and users are protected against malicious actors that take advantage of exposed transaction data. With the FairyRing testnet, the crypto ecosystem is now one step closer to cultivating an onchain world that preserves the privacy primitives embraced in modern society.

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  • Delivering privacy where users and developers already exist allows us to position onchain privacy as a standard rather than a luxury."
  • Fairblock gives developers the freedom to tailor how they integrate encryption and decryption into applications.
  • Fairblock is poised to disrupt the status quo of public blockchains by allowing applications in every major ecosystem to provide users with plug-in privacy.
  • Please be mindful that this application only demonstrates the programmable privacy features that Fairblock will deliver to ecosystems and applications – it is not the intended end-state.

Flash News: OKX Ventures Announces Series A Investment in Taiko, a Decentralized, Ethereum-Equivalent ZK-Rollup

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Sunday, March 3, 2024

SINGAPORE, March 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX Ventures , the investment arm of leading Web3 technology company OKX , has issued updates for March 2, 2024.

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  • SINGAPORE, March 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- OKX Ventures , the investment arm of leading Web3 technology company OKX , has issued updates for March 2, 2024.
  • OKX Ventures Announces Series A Investment in Taiko, a Decentralized, Ethereum-Equivalent ZK-Rollup
    OKX Ventures is pleased to announce its Series A investment in Taiko – a decentralized, Ethereum-equivalent ZK-Rollup.
  • Since 2022, Taiko has been a leader in innovation, conducting six successful testnets involving over 1,100,000 unique wallets, 30,000+ proposers and 14,000+ provers.
  • OKX Ventures Founder Dora Yue said: "We are thrilled to participate in Taiko's Series A funding round, the ZK-Rollup-based Ethereum Layer 2 network.

EARN ALLIANCE INTRODUCES FIRST-IN-MARKET WEB3 GAMING DISCOVERY PLATFORM THAT REWARDS GAMERS, AND PROVIDES "ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE" SOLUTION FOR DEVELOPERS

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earn Alliance, the largest web3 game aggregator and discovery platform, introduces a new standard for the future of gaming. The company, whose mission is to inspire and empower gamers with enriching experiences, has successfully launched a gamified reward-based ecosystem that includes limitless opportunities to discover and support blockchain games. Through their innovative new approach treating engagement as a service, Earn Alliance has quickly amassed a staggering user base of over 400,000 highly engaged gamers.

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  • HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earn Alliance , the largest web3 game aggregator and discovery platform, introduces a new standard for the future of gaming.
  • By developing an ecosystem where gamers are rewarded for experiencing new games, Earn Alliance has become a pivotal platform for gamers to find their favorite games.
  • As one of the largest active web3 communities, Earn Alliance has launched more game NFTs than most major NFT launchpads combined.
  • Additionally, Earn Alliance is set to host an unprecedented community-wide hackathon during GDC in San Francisco on March 17th.

EARN ALLIANCE INTRODUCES FIRST-IN-MARKET WEB3 GAMING DISCOVERY PLATFORM THAT REWARDS GAMERS, AND PROVIDES "ENGAGEMENT AS A SERVICE" SOLUTION FOR DEVELOPERS

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earn Alliance, the largest web3 game aggregator and discovery platform, introduces a new standard for the future of gaming. The company, whose mission is to inspire and empower gamers with enriching experiences, has successfully launched a gamified reward-based ecosystem that includes limitless opportunities to discover and support blockchain games. Through their innovative new approach treating engagement as a service, Earn Alliance has quickly amassed a staggering user base of over 400,000 highly engaged gamers.

Key Points: 
  • HONG KONG, Feb. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Earn Alliance , the largest web3 game aggregator and discovery platform, introduces a new standard for the future of gaming.
  • By developing an ecosystem where gamers are rewarded for experiencing new games, Earn Alliance has become a pivotal platform for gamers to find their favorite games.
  • As one of the largest active web3 communities, Earn Alliance has launched more game NFTs than most major NFT launchpads combined.
  • Additionally, Earn Alliance is set to host an unprecedented community-wide hackathon during GDC in San Francisco on March 17th.

IPX Unveiled Its First PFP Project 'WADESIDE', Elevating the Dynamics Between Authentic IP Activities and NFT Value Growth

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Despite the volatile market conditions, the NFT prices have steadily increased, reaching approximately 240 times the initial minting price as of January.

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  • Despite the volatile market conditions, the NFT prices have steadily increased, reaching approximately 240 times the initial minting price as of January.
  • IPX's commitment to sustained and authentic IP activities has demonstrated a correlation with the surge in NFT values, even during the 'crypto winter'.
  • The "WADESIDE" project, created based on the digital artist IP WADE on the Ethereum blockchain, introduces a total of 13,333 profile pictures (PFP) NFTs sequentially.
  • said an IPX official, "WADESIDE is a unique project that benefits fans who recognize the value of WADE as an artist.

The Wildly Popular Poppy Playtime Universe Continues Expansion with Official Poppy Playtime Forever Game Launching on Roblox

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Monday, February 26, 2024

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --  Mob Entertainment, a rapidly-growing transmedia entertainment company, creators of the successful Poppy Playtime franchise and Huggy Wuggy global phenomena, today announced its collaboration with Jazwares, a leading global toy company and their renowned game studio to introduce the official game "Poppy Playtime Forever" to the Roblox platform. This marks a significant milestone in expanding the immersive gaming and user-generated content experience within the beloved Poppy Playtime universe.

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  • This marks a significant milestone in expanding the immersive gaming and user-generated content experience within the beloved Poppy Playtime universe.
  • Poppy Playtime Forever is set to revolutionize the Roblox gaming landscape, offering a blend of storytelling, the ability to collaborate with other players, and creativity that will captivate players worldwide."
  • Developed by the Jazwares Game Studio, known for their commitment to imaginative play and innovative gaming experiences, "Poppy Playtime Forever" promises a thrilling adventure for players of all ages.
  • As the only official Poppy Playtime game on Roblox, players can expect a new level of excitement and engagement as they delve into this captivating world.

Fuel Labs, Creator of the First Optimistic Rollup, Unveils "Rollup OS": The Operating System Purpose-built for Ethereum Rollups

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

LISBON, Portugal, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Labs , creator of the first optimistic rollup Fuel V1, today announced its evolution into the "Rollup OS", a complete operating system specifically designed to help Ethereum rollups realize their full potential.

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  • LISBON, Portugal, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Labs , creator of the first optimistic rollup Fuel V1, today announced its evolution into the "Rollup OS", a complete operating system specifically designed to help Ethereum rollups realize their full potential.
  • Unlike existing virtual machines (VMs) designed for layer-1 (L1) blockchains or general-purpose computation systems, Fuel offers the first purpose-built VM that will unlock new capabilities for Ethereum rollups.
  • "As rollups mature, it's clear that an operating environment optimized for their unique requirements is a non-negotiable next step.
  • Fuel is that evolution: the 'Rollup OS' solves critical bottlenecks, future-proofing both rollup technology and the Ethereum ecosystem," said Nick Dodson, CEO and Co-Founder of Fuel Labs.

Fuel Labs, Creator of the First Optimistic Rollup, Unveils "Rollup OS": The Operating System Purpose-built for Ethereum Rollups

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Wednesday, February 21, 2024

LISBON, Portugal, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Labs , creator of the first optimistic rollup Fuel V1, today announced its evolution into the "Rollup OS", a complete operating system specifically designed to help Ethereum rollups realize their full potential.

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  • LISBON, Portugal, Feb. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Fuel Labs , creator of the first optimistic rollup Fuel V1, today announced its evolution into the "Rollup OS", a complete operating system specifically designed to help Ethereum rollups realize their full potential.
  • Unlike existing virtual machines (VMs) designed for layer-1 (L1) blockchains or general-purpose computation systems, Fuel offers the first purpose-built VM that will unlock new capabilities for Ethereum rollups.
  • "As rollups mature, it's clear that an operating environment optimized for their unique requirements is a non-negotiable next step.
  • Fuel is that evolution: the 'Rollup OS' solves critical bottlenecks, future-proofing both rollup technology and the Ethereum ecosystem," said Nick Dodson, CEO and Co-Founder of Fuel Labs.

Studio 369 Issues "Call To Arms" for MetalCore's Closed Beta

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

LOS ANGELES, Feb. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Studio 369, an innovative next-gen game studio building the highly anticipated first-person shooter (FPS) MetalCore, today issued an official "Call to Arms" to players as the studio prepares for the game's next milestone moment. Currently in production with global web3 developing and publishing leader Immutable Games, Studio 369 has confirmed the next MetalCore Closed Beta period, "Call to Arms," an invite-only playtest that provides early fans a first-hand look at the updated game build in an adrenaline-pumping adventure.

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  • Currently in production with global web3 developing and publishing leader Immutable Games , Studio 369 has confirmed the next MetalCore Closed Beta period, "Call to Arms," an invite-only playtest that provides early fans a first-hand look at the updated game build in an adrenaline-pumping adventure.
  • Genesis Infantry, secured and held by players before Feb 29th at 3 PM PST, will also be playable in the next Closed Beta cycle.
  • "This Closed Beta playtest signifies an important development milestone for Studio 369 - it is really the first opportunity for us to introduce players to the MetalCore economy and deep and extensive mechanics we have been building," said Studio 369 CEO Matt Candler.
  • For more information on MetalCore or to sign-up for "Call to Arms" Closed Beta playtest, visit www.metalcore.gg or join the MetalCore community on Discord or X .