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Astralis and GoWish announce strategic partnership ahead of Blast Premier – to make fans’ wishes come true

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In a move to enhance fan experiences and introduce new dynamics in how the Danish esports leader engages with its global community, Astralis has entered into a strategic partnership with GoWish, the world’s no. 1 app for wishlists and Social Shopping, and now official sponsor of Astralis, to bring gamers closer to their favorite Counter-Strike team players and make one lucky fan’s wishes come true each month.

COPENHAGEN, Denmark, Sept. 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ahead of Blast Premier today on September 25, 2024 Astralis, the Danish leader in global esports, is excited to announce a major strategic partnership and sponsorship agreement with GoWish; the world’s no. 1 app for wishlists and Social Shopping. The collaboration is designed to enhance Astralis’ fan engagement by utilizing GoWish’s innovative wishlist technology trusted by millions of users worldwide, allowing fans to publish their gift wishes and connect more closely with their favorite team players by e.g. co-creating and sharing wishlists featuring personal picks from the world of Counter-Strike, official Astralis merchandise, exclusive experiences and much more.

“Since day one, Astralis has been about pushing boundaries, and with our new strategic partnership with GoWish, we’re thrilled to introduce alternative ways to inspire and reward our fans, making it also easier than ever to engage with the Astralis Main team on more personal levels. By incorporating GoWish’s wishlist technology, we can offer more interactive experiences, making it easier for fans to stay connected with the Astralis family as well the wider esports community whom we hope will follow us into GoWish’s wonderful world dedicated to ‘fixing gifting’ – a challenge we back 100%,” says Mads Rasmussen, Commercial Director of Astralis.

Bridging generational gaps with the ‘Creator Universe’

The strategic partnership aims to introduce gamers of all ages to a new and innovative solution to create wishlists, share inspiration and buy gifts & goods at the best prices online: Wish. Share. Compare – to make dreams come true and double gifting, unspent gift cards and returns a thing of the past. And to celebrate this, Astralis and GoWish will each month fulfill a wish from a selected fan’s wishlist, provided it is merchandise from the official Astralis webshop, giving fans a unique opportunity to win their most desired Astralis gear, says GoWish’s COO Morten Bjørn Mortensen:

“We are excited to partner with Astralis at a time when esports and gaming have become global phenomena, captivating the imagination of millions of people daily – just like GoWish. This collaboration enables us to engage directly with new generations of digitally-native fans while also helping parents connect with their teenagers’ passions and wishes. Thus, we believe the Astralis partnership can bridge the generational gap in today’s digital age and with our new Creator Universe we open up exciting opportunities to stage Astralis in a way that feels both natural and authentic to their global audience,” ends Morten Bjørn Mortensen.

About GoWish 

Founded in 2015 by the Danish national postal service PostNord as ‘Ønskeskyen’, Gowish is today an independent tech company trusted by millions of users worldwide in all generations, to fulfill hundreds of thousands of wishes every day and a total of more than 12 million wishlists. With almost 1 in 2 Danes being active users, GoWish is the market leader and category owner in Denmark – and a Social Shopping phenomena spreading quickly throughout the world with a mission of ‘Fixing Gifting’.

About Astralis 

Founded in 2016, Astralis has been one of the world’s leading esports organizations since day one. With more than 80 employees, digital channels with millions of followers, live streaming of all the organization matches on its broadcast channel, a large retail and gaming centre in the heart of Copenhagen and fans all over the globe, the Astralis brand is a true powerhouse in international esports and gaming. Combined with a record-breaking four Major wins, 24 international trophies, and the longest streak as number one on the world rankings, Astralis is not only dominant as a brand but also as the best-performing team in Counter-Strike history.

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Astralis Media Relations:
Email: mara@astralis.gg
Phone: +45 2681 1558

GoWish Media Relations:
Email: press@gowish.com
Phone: +45 31356352

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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

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

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