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Charles Hoskinson to Launch Wyoming Integrity Political Action Committee to Drive Ethical Innovation and Transparency in Public Procurement in the State

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The Wyoming Integrity PAC will champion ethical and equitable procurement practices, fostering a business-friendly environment rooted in fairness and accountability. Hoskinson’s involvement builds on his prior collaboration with Wyoming lawmakers to create blockchain-friendly legislation that solidifies the state’s position as a hub for digital innovation.

CHEYENNE, Wyo, Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Charles Hoskinson, CEO and Co-Founder of Input Output (IO), the leading infrastructure and research engineering firm, best known for the Cardano blockchain, today announced his Wyoming Integrity Political Action Committee (PAC) which will be launched in 2025. The initiative is dedicated to fostering sustainable and ethical procurement practices in Wyoming, further solidifying the state’s reputation as a pioneer in digital innovation.

As a Wyoming-registered company, IO has a deep-rooted commitment to the state, drawn by its crypto-friendly regulatory environment and forward-thinking approach to blockchain adoption. The Integrity PAC reinforces Hoskinson’s long-standing dedication to Wyoming’s ambitions to become a global hub for emerging technologies—including blockchain, AI, quantum computing, and more.

The announcement comes as Wyoming prepares to launch its state-backed stablecoin initiative in 2025, marking a significant milestone in its journey toward leadership in financial innovation. The Cardano blockchain, renowned for its scalability, interoperability, and energy-efficient design, is well-suited to power these transformative developments.

Wyoming is uniquely positioned to lead the way in blockchain innovation and beyond – and I want to support that journey,” said Charles Hoskinson, Founder of Input Output. “I’m proud to deepen my commitment to this state, which has a strong and genuine drive for technological progress. The Wyoming Integrity PAC represents a vital step toward establishing a framework of fairness and accountability in public procurement, ensuring that both government and private stakeholders operate with transparency and due diligence. Without this foundation, Wyoming’s ambitions to lead in blockchain adoption and digital transformation could falter, and the U.S. risks compromising its reputation as a global leader in digital innovation. This is an outcome I am determined to prevent. By fostering an impartial, fully transparent, and uncompromised process, my Wyoming PAC can level the playing field, give all innovators an equal opportunity to shape our technological future, and creating a blueprint of transparency for others to follow.”

Commitment to Transparency and Sustainability
The upcoming Wyoming Integrity PAC will address the growing imperative for transparency in both government operations and the crypto industry. As public trust in emerging technologies grows, so does the need for robust, fair, and ethical practices that stand up to scrutiny. Once launched, this PAC will represent a major step toward achieving these goals, ensuring that Wyoming’s future as a digital innovation hub is built on a foundation of accountability.

Hoskinson’s efforts build on prior collaborations with Wyoming government figures like former lawmaker Tyler Lindholm and Former Deputy Secretary of State Karen Wheeler, whose visionary leadership helped establish Wyoming as a trailblazer in blockchain-friendly legislation.

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About Charles Hoskinson
Charles Hoskinson is an American philanthropist and entrepreneur. He is a co-founder of the blockchain engineering company Input Output Global,Inc, and the Cardano blockchain platform and was a co-founder of the Ethereum blockchain platform.

Founded in 2015, Input Output is one of the world’s leading blockchain infrastructure research and engineering companies. Fully decentralised remote working organisation committed to the highest principles of academic rigor and evidence-based software development. 

The company builds high-assurance blockchain infrastructure solutions for the public, private sector, and government clients. It is also the driving force behind the decentralised and smart contract platform, Cardano, as well as the upcoming Midnight blockchain. For more information please visit the website here.

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Aduna and Bridge Alliance partner to accelerate access to network APIs

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STOCKHOLM, March 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aduna, a landmark venture between some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson, is set to partner with Bridge Alliance to accelerate the adoption of CAMARA-based network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs).

The partnership with Bridge Alliance marks another first for Aduna by expanding its global ecosystem through partner program agreements. As growing numbers of Bridge Alliance members embrace network APIs, the new agreement will form the basis for Aduna to work with Bridge Alliance members.

In return, enterprise customers of Bridge Alliance members working with Aduna will be able to tap the benefits of Aduna’s global reach and rapidly growing mobile operator ecosystem. Aduna developer platform partners – including Google Cloud, InfoBip, Sinch and Vonage – will enjoy direct access to Bridge Alliance partner networks working with Aduna.

The new partnership will build on Aduna’s rapid momentum to drive and deliver true global scale in the network API ecosystem for developers and enterprises. In addition to vastly increasing the market reach for developers already working with Bridge Alliance – and adding substantial numbers to Aduna’s global developer ecosystem – the new partnership will also increase market reach for the millions of developers already in the Aduna ecosystem.

Dr. Ong Geok Chwee, CEO, Bridge Alliance, says: “This collaboration demonstrates the spirit of partnership that Bridge Alliance stands for. Together with Aduna, we are enabling a broader ecosystem of APIs. Enterprise customers will be able to consume telco APIs for their regional business with ease. More importantly, all parties benefit from our streamlined technical and commercial framework when working with network APIs.”

Anthony Bartolo, CEO, Aduna, says: “Aduna is at the forefront of changing the mobile connectivity industry and creating new monetization opportunities. Providing developers with ubiquitous access to open, programmable network functionality through common APIs will empower them to innovate at hyperscale. This partnership with Bridge Alliance accelerates Aduna’s aims by offering telecom operators and developers unparalleled access to harmonized network APIs across partners’ networks, while offering all Bridge Alliance members access to network APIs across Aduna global partner network.”

Launched in September 2024, Aduna combines and sells network APIs globally, with a vision that new applications will work anywhere, and on any network, paving the way for developers to innovate much more quickly and easily. Aduna’s partners already span significant coverage across mobile network markets globally.

Aduna and Bridge Alliance will also join forces in support of critical global standardization efforts (such as GSMA Open Gateway, CAMARA and TMF).

Network APIs are key to driving a new era of opportunity in the telecom industry. Easily accessible advanced network capabilities are empowering developers to create new use cases across multiple sectors.

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About Aduna
Aduna is a landmark venture between some of the world’s leading telecom operators and Ericsson, dedicated to enabling developers worldwide to accelerate innovation by leveraging networks to their full potential via common network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Its venture partners include: América Móvil, AT&T, Bharti Airtel, Deutsche Telekom, KDDI, Orange, Reliance Jio, Singtel, Telefonica, Telstra, T-Mobile, Verizon and Vodafone. Aduna’s developer partner platforms include Google Cloud, Infobip, Sinch and Vonage. By combining network APIs from multiple operators globally under a unified platform based on the CAMARA open-source project, driven by the GSMA and the Linux Foundation, Aduna provides a standardized platform to foster collaboration, enhance user experiences, and drive industry growth.

About Bridge Alliance
Bridge Alliance, the leading mobile alliance for premier operators and their customers in Asia Pacific, Europe, Middle East and Africa, celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2024. Our alliance today covers 35 members who serve over 1 billion customers collectively across these regions. Our goal is to build group capabilities and create value for our members by enabling compelling roaming services and experience, offering multi-market enterprise and IoT solutions, and delivering savings and benefits through leveraging group economies.

Bridge Alliance’s members and partners include: Airtel (India, Sri Lanka, and the Airtel subsidiaries in Africa: Chad, Condo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, Kenya, Malawi, Madagascar, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, and Zambia), AIS, China Telecom, China Unicom, CSL, CTM, Deutsche Telekom, Globe, Maxis, Metfone, MobiFone, Optus, Singtel, SK Telesom, stc (Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Kuwait), Softbank Corp, Taiwan Mobile, and Telkomsel.

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VTech® Introduces New Products at Toy Fair® 2025

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Award-Winning Product Lines Expand with Innovative Toys

NEW YORK, March 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, VTech® will showcase its exciting lineup of engaging new toys at Toy Fair® 2025, continuing to expand its popular baby, infant, toddler and preschool categories with products that introduce early learning concepts in fun and interactive ways. Reinforcing its commitment to fostering developmental milestones through play, VTech’s latest collection includes the VTech Baby® 4-in-1 Steps & Stages Activity Center™, Buzz & Learn Activity Table™, Get Growing Tractor & Mower Ride-On™, Explore & Write Deluxe Activity Desk™ and the Kidi Superstar Jr. DJ Mixer™.

“We’re so excited to showcase our newest introductions at Toy Fair,” said Karen Balduf, Vice President of Marketing, VTech Electronics North America. “Spanning a wide range of developmental stages, our toys ensure that from baby to preschool and beyond, we’re offering fun and educational play for every age.”

Highlights of VTech’s Toy Fair 2025 lineup include:

4-in-1 Steps & Stages Activity Center™ – This transforming activity center adapts to different stages of development, allowing little ones to explore music, colors, counting and imaginative play. With multiple configurations—including sit-at, crawl-around or all-around—children can engage with light-up piano keys, a talking giraffe phone, a shape sorter, a pretend driving panel and more. (Ages 3+ months)Buzz & Learn Activity Table™ – See what the buzz is about and fly around the honeycomb of seven developmental play zones that introduce colors, numbers, animals and more. This 2-in-1 activity table grows from floor play using the tabletop to standing play by adding the legs. Pop up the cute fox using the light-up buttons and hear music notes, buzzing bees, numbers and colors. Fox is excited to be with friends! Turn the book page to hear about different animals. Build coordination skills by inserting blocks into the hive shape sorter and press the top for a sweet surprise. Turn the flower gears, wiggle the honeypot and move the animal sliders and beads that make every day a bee-utiful day to play! (Ages 9-36 months)Get Growing Tractor & Mower Ride-On™ – This 3-in-1 grow-with-me toy easily transforms from a push mower to a ride-on tractor, adapting to your little farmer’s growing skills. Hit the road with the removable dashboard to hear safety tips, listen to the radio and explore exciting pretend-play locations. Turn the steering wheel, shift gears and honk the horn to bring imaginative adventures to life! Changing weather? Flip the Weather Selector to hear forecasts for sunny, rainy, stormy or snowy days. With 12 sing-along songs, 36 melodies and over 240 sounds and phrases, kids will be ready to mow, grow and go! (Ages 12-36 months)Explore & Write Deluxe Activity Desk™ – This interactive learning desk combines touch-sensitive technology with engaging content to help kids learn letters, numbers, shapes and more. With an innovative guided writing pad that encourages proper letter formation, interactive activity pages and a transformation feature that turns the desk into an easel or chalkboard, it’s a versatile tool for creative learning. (Ages 2-5 years)Kidi Superstar Jr. DJ Mixer™ – Budding musicians can mix and create their own tunes with this interactive DJ mixer. Kids can explore instrument, character and animal sounds while spinning the light-up turntable and adjusting the tempo. They can also sing along to built-in songs reinforcing letters, numbers and colors across three music styles. The interactive game mode helps children develop rhythm and coordination as they follow patterns on the screen. (Ages 3-6 years)

For more information about VTech’s latest product offerings, visit www.vtechkids.com.

About VTech®
VTech is a world leader in age-appropriate and developmental stage-based electronic learning products for children. As a pioneer in the learning toy category, VTech develops high-quality, innovative educational products that enrich children’s development and make learning fun. With a rich 45-year history, VTech has not only established itself as a learning authority but also consistently remains at the forefront of innovation with multiple award-winning products, including prestigious Toy of the Year (TOTY) Award winners. The company also has a broad range of award-winning infant, toddler and preschool products available in 28 different languages worldwide, with more than 100 new products introduced every year. In order to further strengthen VTech’s position as a learning authority, new products are developed with critical insights from a dedicated team of in-house learning experts.

VTech Electronics North America, L.L.C. is based in Arlington Heights, Illinois. VTech Electronics Limited is headquartered in Hong Kong with distribution globally.

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Coyne Public Relations
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LISEN Ultra Slim Series – The Slimmest MagSafe Portable Charger on Amazon

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Lisen 0.3” Ultra Slim 5000mAh Alloy MagSafe Power Bank

NEW YORK, March 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In the 1950s, the world’s first computers occupied entire rooms and consumed as much electricity as a small town just to power up. Over time, these behemoths evolved into desktops, which, while more compact, were still cumbersome. By 2008, laptops had slimmed down to be thinner than a dictionary, transforming our pockets into gateways to the digital world. Similarly, mobile phones have transitioned from the bulky “brick phones” of the past to the sleek, card-like devices we use today.

This evolution underscores a fundamental truth: as devices become smarter, they also strive to become more “invisible.” Enter the LISEN 0.3” Ultra Slim Magnetic Charger—a power bank so thin it rivals the dimensions of a business card. As Fortune Magazine aptly noted, “It took 70 years for humans to shrink an electrical device to the size of a business card, and now, that energy can be conveniently tucked into a shirt pocket.”

Slim and Subtle

The standout feature of the LISEN Ultra Slim MagSafe Power Bank is its remarkable thinness. It attaches seamlessly to your iPhone, adding negligible bulk and making it feel like an extension of your device rather than an accessory. Unlike traditional bulky power banks, this one is so slim you might forget it’s even there. While its 5,000mAh capacity isn’t the largest on the market, it’s perfectly suited for everyday use, serving as a reliable backup for on-the-go moments. It’s not designed to provide multiple full recharges or last through a weekend, but it’s the ultimate pocket-friendly companion for those who prioritize portability and minimalism.

Minimal fuss, Fast charging

The LISEN Ultra Slim MagSafe Power Bank isn’t aiming to be the largest MagSafe battery available—it’s designed to be the most convenient. With a 5,000mAh capacity and a weight of just 0.4oz, it’s lightweight enough to go unnoticed. Simply snap it on and go. It can fully charge your iPhone in just two hours, making it ideal for off-site meetings, errands, or long day trips. This power bank ensures you stay connected without the burden of carrying a heavy brick.

Magnesium-Aluminum Alloy & Curved Grip

To enhance the user experience, LISEN has moved away from traditional plastic and silicone materials, opting instead for a premium magnesium-aluminum alloy. This material, combined with an anodized finish, showcases a sleek glacier grey color and offers superior heat dissipation, which helps extend battery life. Additionally, the smooth curved edges provide an ergonomic grip, elevating both comfort and usability.

Genuine quality assurance

The LISEN Ultra Slim Power Bank comes with a host of certifications, including FCC, UL, TUV, DOE, CEC, UN, and RoHS, ensuring top-notch safety and reliability. It is also UN 38.3 certified, making it safe for air travel to Europe and beyond. Backed by a 12-month warranty, this power bank is as dependable as it is stylish.

Find More Power Banks Match Your Needs

Lisen 0.5” Ultra Slim 10000mAh Alloy MagSafe Power Bank → If the Lisen 0.3” Ultra Slim 5000mAh Power Bank is for those looking for the ultimate in lightness, this LISEN 0.5” Ultra Slim 10000mAh Power Bank is for those looking for a balance of lightness and practicality.

More capacity: Capacity increased from 5000 to 10000, thickness from 0.3 to 0.5

Upgrade Charging Speed: 7.5W wireless charging to 15W wireless charging (7.5W wireless charging for iPhone), 18W wired charging to 22.5W wired charging 25% faster charging speeds

10,000mAh All-Day Power: Keeps you unplugged for work, travel, or critical calls.

Lisen Qi2 10000mAh MagSafe Power Bank With Stand  → If you are a real technology control, charging speed has a relatively high demand, then this Qi2 Magsafe Power Bank is absolutely suitable for you, not only compatible with Qi2, charging to Apple to achieve a real 15W, wired charging is also upgraded from the traditional 20W/22.5W to 30W, charging efficiency to achieve a qualitative leap; comes with a bracket function, is absolutely suitable for the daily love of charging while fixing the phone to use the people!

More Practical : MagSafe→MagSafe with Stand, Truly free your hands

Upgrade Charging Speed: 7.5W wireless charging for iPhone →15W wireless charging for iPhone (30W wired), future-proof compatibility for seamless, secure charging.

Kickstand Included – Perfect for FaceTime, movies, or bedside clock mode. Cord-free convenience with adjustable angles.

Learn More About Lisen

Visit the Lisen Amazon Store to explore our latest collections and discover how we’re revolutionizing the way the world charges. Whether you’re looking for compact power banks, wireless chargers, or other mobile accessories, Lisen has you covered. Join the millions of satisfied customers who trust Lisen to keep their devices powered and their lives uninterrupted.

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