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ECHL and GameAbove Entertainment Partner on “ECHL Unfiltered” Docuseries

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Set to premiere Sunday, September 29 on NHL Network

SHREWSBURY, N.J., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The ECHL and GameAbove Entertainment today announced the upcoming release of ECHL Unfiltered, a new sports docuseries that focuses on the developmental league for both the National Hockey League (NHL) and American Hockey League (AHL). The first season will feature the Idaho Steelheads and premiere on Sunday, September 29, 10:00 PM ET on the NHL Network (NHLN).

 

“Capturing the drive to advance to the next level for our players, coaches, and officials and showcasing their talents is what our League’s development is all about,” said ECHL Commissioner Ryan Crelin. “The opportunities to capture the drama and excitement as this process unfolds are riveting and will highlight the ECHL’s role in professional hockey’s development in North America and the unique markets we serve.”

Directed and executive produced by Tyler Nimmons, ECHL Unfiltered will follow a team’s behind-the-scenes journey throughout a season, providing exclusive and unfiltered access to the raw reality of players, coaches, and communities that make up this dynamic league. The Idaho Steelheads, two-time Kelly Cup Champions, and affiliates of the NHL Dallas Stars, take the spotlight in the inaugural season of ECHL Unfiltered.

The narrative highlights a range of players, including experienced veterans competing for one last chance at success, and young aspiring rookies dreaming of reaching the NHL. It also covers the league’s significant growth and explores the factors contributing to its expansion. The first season consists of five 30-minute episodes.

Hockey enthusiasts and sports fans can relish the dynamic and thrilling world of one of the most compelling minor professional hockey leagues through NHLN.

ECHL Unfiltered NHLN Schedule (all times Eastern Time zone):

Episodes 1 and 2: Sunday, Sep. 29, 10 PM-11 PMEpisodes 3 through 5: Sunday, Oct. 6, 8 PM-9:30 PM

“It has been an incredible experience working on this project throughout the season,” said Nimmons. “With how the season ended in the summer of 2023 for the Steelheads, we wanted to capture this pursuit of redemption. There’s also the tale of what minor league hockey and the ECHL are about. The grit, toughness, the organizations, communities, the people, it’s all there.”

The ECHL has been steadily expanding since 1988 and has twenty-nine active teams, with five new expansion teams added since 2020. The league’s commitment to community involvement and exciting gameplay has developed a loyal fan base. The ECHL’s growing popularity is also due to increased media coverage, celebrity investors, online streaming services, and social media promotion.

For the latest news, updates, and developments, visit GameAbove Entertainment at www.GameAboveEntertainment.com.

About the ECHL
Formed in 1988-89 with five teams in four states, the ECHL has grown into a coast-to-coast league with 29 teams in 22 states and one Canadian province for its 37th season in 2024-25. There have been 752 players who have gone on to play in the National Hockey League after starting their careers in the ECHL, including 12 who have made their NHL debuts in the 2023-24 season. The ECHL has affiliations with 29 of the 32 NHL teams in 2024-25, marking the 27th consecutive season that the league has affiliations with at least 20 teams in the NHL. Further information on the ECHL is available on its website at ECHL.com.

About GameAbove
GameAbove is a successful multifaceted brand consisting of charitable giving, capital investment, sports entertainment, and media ventures. It provides its portfolio companies the power to propel their business to the next level, fan and athlete experiences that aim to grow sports, and awe-inspiring cinematic experiences. Brands include GameAbove Capital, GameAbove Entertainment, GameAbove Sports, and GameAbove Giving. GameAbove and its affiliates are CapStone Holdings, Inc. companies.

GameAbove Entertainment is an award-winning sports film production company and financier, delivering cinematic storytelling that captivates global audiences. GameAbove Entertainment aspires to tell compelling stories and is committed to delivering high-quality, impactful programming. Recent work includes Iceman: A George Gervin Story.

To learn more about GameAbove, visit GameAbove.com.

Instagram: @GameAbove  
LinkedIn: @GameAbove  
Facebook: @GameAbove
X: @Game_Above
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Cash Industry Stakeholders to Gather in Chicago for the Secure Cash and Transport Association’s Annual Conference

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The 2024 SCTA Conference, taking place in Chicago on October 9-11, will host cash industry professionals and feature a keynote address by 29-time Emmy Award winner and Hall of Fame keynote speaker, Bill Stainton.

PURCELLVILLE, Va., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — The Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA), a nonprofit group representing professionals in ATM servicing, cash handling and processing, transportation, and safekeeping of cash and coin throughout North America, is set to welcome nearly 200 attendees to its annual conference in Chicago on October 9-11, 2024. The annual SCTA Conference supports the Secure Cash & Transport Association’s overarching mission to protect, strengthen, and unite the cash-in-transit and cash-servicing industries. This year’s event theme is “Adopting and Adapting to Technology: What’s Next?”

“I believe the next chapter for us all is to focus on building resilience, ensuring that our industry can keep pace with technological advancements and thrive amidst them.”

The conference brings professionals and thought leaders together to review critical trends and issues impacting the cash industry’s safety, security, and overall success. This year’s event features a keynote address by 29-time Emmy Award winner and Hall of Fame keynote speaker, Bill Stainton. Stainton’s address, “Connect the Dots: Innovation in the Cash Service Industry,” will debunk several myths about creativity and innovation and delve into what it means to be a game-changer in the cash industry.

The 2024 SCTA Conference will feature more than a dozen informative sessions delivered by leading experts in cash-in-transit, banking, retail, security, cybersecurity, insurance, and compliance. The full schedule for the event can be found at scta.securetransportassociation.org/agenda.

D. Mark Lowers, President of the Secure Cash and Transport Association, reflects on this year’s focus on innovation, “As leaders, we’ve had to navigate the rapid pace of technological change, integrating new systems and solutions to maintain business continuity and enhance safety and security. This adaptation has sharpened our skills and brought about greater efficiency. However, I believe the next chapter for us all is to focus on building resilience, ensuring that our industry can keep pace with technological advancements and thrive amidst them.”

Details about the event, registration information, and association membership details can be found on the event website at https://scta.securetransportassociation.org.

About the Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA)

The Secure Cash & Transport Association (SCTA) is a non-profit association established in 2013 to represent the shared interests of professionals in ATM servicing, cash handling/processing, transportation, and safekeeping of cash and coin throughout North America. Industry groups represented by the association include armored operators, insurance providers, truck builders, financial institutions, ATM cash providers, coin wrappers, security surveys and compliance providers, retailers, and loss adjusters.

Learn more at securetransportassociation.org.

Media Contact

Michael Gaul, Secure Cash & Transport Association, 1 (540) 338-7151, mgaul@securetransportassociation.org, https://www.securetransportassociation.org/

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PayPal Enables Business Accounts to Buy, Hold and Sell Cryptocurrency

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Company also provides the ability for business accounts to externally transfer cryptocurrency

SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) announced it is enabling its U.S. merchants to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency directly from their PayPal business account. At launch, this functionality for Business Accounts will not be available in New York State. Today’s announcement is PayPal’s latest step to increase cryptocurrency‘s utility by making increased functionality available to millions of merchants in the U.S. 

“Since we launched the ability for PayPal and Venmo consumers to buy, sell, and hold cryptocurrency in their wallets, we have learned a lot about how they want to use their cryptocurrency,” said Jose Fernandez da Ponte, Senior Vice President of Blockchain, Cryptocurrency, and Digital Currencies, PayPal. “Business owners have increasingly expressed a desire for the same cryptocurrency capabilities available to consumers. We’re excited to meet that demand by delivering this new offering, empowering them to engage with digital currencies effortlessly.”

Additionally, PayPal is enabling U.S. merchants to externally transfer cryptocurrency on chain to third-party eligible wallets. PayPal business account holders can now send and receive supported cryptocurrency tokens to and from external blockchain addresses.

PayPal has continuously made significant steps to increase cryptocurrency‘s utilization. In 2020, PayPal announced the availability of its customers to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency directly from their PayPal and Venmo accounts. In 2023, PayPal announced the launch of a U.S. dollar-denominated stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). In April 2024, we enabled PYUSD as a funding instrument for our Xoom platform, allowing users to pay no transaction fees when using PYUSD to fund eligible transfers to friends and family abroad. Most recently, PYUSD was made available on the Solana blockchain, providing users with the choice of multiple blockchains allowing for increased flexibility and control.

About PYUSD

PayPal USD is issued by Paxos Trust Company, a fully chartered limited purpose trust company. Paxos and its products – including expansion to new blockchains – are licensed to engage in Virtual Currency Business Activity by the New York State Department of Financial Services. Reserves for PayPal USD are fully backed by U.S. dollar deposits, U.S. Treasuries and similar cash equivalents, and PayPal USD can be bought or sold through PayPal and Venmo at a rate of $1.00 per PayPal USD.

Issuance and custody of PayPal USD is performed by Paxos Trust Company, LLC. Learn more in PayPal’s Cryptocurrency Terms, and in the Paxos Terms that also apply to PYUSD.

About PayPal

PayPal has been revolutionizing commerce globally for more than 25 years. The company creates innovative experiences that make moving money, selling, and shopping simple, personalized, and secure. PayPal empowers consumers and businesses in approximately 200 markets to join and thrive in the global economy. For more information, visit https://www.paypal.com, https://about.pypl.com/ and https://investor.pypl.com/.

Media Relations Contacts: 
Nicole Cutler
mediarelations@paypal.com

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KIWI design Unveils Made For Meta Products at Meta Connect 2024

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MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — KIWI Design, a leading innovator in high-quality XR accessories, has successfully added two products to the “Made For Meta” program since 2023. In 2024, KIWI design was invited to participate in the Meta Connect event, where they presented three new “Made For Meta” products. These innovations come equipped with significant upgrades designed to enhance the immersive experience for XR enthusiasts. According to their official social media announcements, more products will be released in Q4.

With the introduction of the Made For Meta line, KIWI design continues to set the standard in the XR accessory market. Each product is designed with user feedback in mind, ensuring that every detail contributes to a more enjoyable and engaging XR experience.

“Our goal is to provide XR lovers with the most immersive experience.” stated Ray, CEO of KIWI design. “We are thrilled to introduce these new products, which embody our unwavering commitment to quality and innovation.”

Since its inception, KIWI design has built a reputation for crafting user-friendly and reliable XR accessories that are widely appreciated by consumers. This announcement features upgrades to their flagship products, promising a more comfortable and enjoyable experience for users.

As KIWI design moves forward, the company remains dedicated to its mission: “Pioneering Comfort and Immersion in Every XR Moment.” The unveiling of these new products at Meta Connect represents a significant step towards this goal, and the company is excited to continue innovating for the XR community.

For more information about KIWI design, please visit official website and follow KIWI design on Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube and TikTok.

https://www.kiwidesign.com/

https://www.facebook.com/KIWIdesignOfficial

https://www.instagram.com/kiwidesignins/

https://x.com/KIWIdesign_shop

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOzFWarIschBuBfNz01Oucw

https://www.tiktok.com/@kiwidesign_official

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