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Preventing Skin Problems Caused by Mask Wearing

Introduction We wear face masks to reduce the spread of Covid-19. There is evidence beyond reasonable doubt that masks are incredibly effective at controlling the rate at which the coronavirus pandemic spreads. Today, more places require people to don an FFP2 masken Schwarz before they are allowed. There is little doubt that masks are essential. Therefore, any concerns that people have about wearing Schwarze ffp2 maske have to be overcome. One of these is rashes on the face and the skin. People have reported experiencing maskne (coined from mask and

Blockchain-Based App Wins UN Secretary-General’s Innovation & Sustainability Award

July 23, 2022, New York - The UN Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) partnered with the UN International Computing Center (UNICC) to launch a Digital Certificate of Entitlement (DCE) app to modernize the tracking and eligibility of UN retirees. This app allows retirees to use their smartphone, tablet, or another personal device to submit an electronic certificate of eligibility instead of a paper-based submission. The DCE uses cutting-edge biometric/facial recognition, blockchain, and global positioning technologies to track the eligibility of retirees. The DCE project was piloted in 2020 with retirees

ADDX tokenises private equity fund of funds

The SGX-backed private market exchange has partnered with Fullerton Fund Management to allow tokenised access to the Fullerton Optimised Alpha Fund SINGAPORE, 11 MAY 2022 – Private market exchange ADDX has partnered with investment specialist Fullerton Fund Management Company Ltd (“Fullerton”) to list Fullerton’s private equity fund of funds on its digital platform. The Fullerton Optimised Alpha Fund is a closed-end fund targeting 8% to 12% in returns per annum over its fund life of seven years. The fund will be invested in a portfolio of six to eight private

airBaltic Successfully Issues Eighth NFTs on OpenSea

Riga. Today already the eighth NFT (non-fungible token) edition of the airBaltic City Collection has been issued on OpenSea marketplace for a fixed price of 0.01 Ether. A total of 10 new unique collectibles of the airBaltic City Collection can now be purchased: https://opensea.io/airBaltic. The eighth airBaltic issue is a digital art piece with one of the most beloved Latvian cities – Ogre, which   is   surrounded   by   scenic   Ogre   Zilie   Kalni   Nature   Park, expressive Street fountain complex Digital Water Curtain and

Disney Moves Toward the Metaverse With Approved US Patent to Create a ‘Virtual-World Simulator’

A recently discovered patent shows the American multinational entertainment and media conglomerate, Walt Disney Company, was approved by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for a “virtual-world simulator” patent. The simulator is composed of a “three-dimensional (3D) map of the geometry of the real-world venue.” Disney’s Virtual-World Simulator Patent Follows Bob Chapek’s Discussion About the Disney Metaverse Disney’s interest in the metaverse and blockchain technology has been showing recently as a recent patent approved at the end of December reveals the entertainment giant filed for a “virtual-world simulator”

Crypto Investor News for 11/17

Staples Center to be Renamed Crypto.com Arena (BBC): The tipping point has arrived. Investor takeaway: Expect everyone you know to suddenly become interested in crypto investing. We’ve gone mainstream. How India is Regulating Crypto (Economic Times): India will ban crypto for payments, ban crypto advertising, and allow crypto as investments. Investor takeaway: Overall positive news for us, as it gives a government stamp of approval on crypto investing. Thank you to India for taking the lead on thoughtful regulation. ConsenSys is Now Worth $3.2 Billion (ConsenSys): Celebrating its latest funding

Bitcoin’s ‘potentially serious implications’ on future of investment, global finance

Crypto demand skyrocketed as inflation fears grip the market and governments continue to print more money. It is noteworthy that the US inflation picture remains worrying with the rate recently hitting a 13-year high of 5.4%. U.S. Debt Apart from these concerns, the U.S. debt is piling up. In a recent commentary piece, Avik Roy estimated the extent of debt in the US and how Bitcoin adoption can change it. He explained, “The single largest holder of U.S. debt is the U.S. government.” The situation is set to worsen, according

South African University Professor Urges Country to ‘Finalize Cryptocurrency Policy’ — Warns Against Resisting Crypto

A professor with the University of Johannesburg, Rabelani Dagada, has urged South Africa to finalize its cryptocurrency public policy if the country still wants to become a hub for digital currency innovation. History Will Repeat Itself In an opinion published by Itweb, Dagada warned South African authorities that the continued efforts to stifle cryptocurrencies will not achieve the intended objectives. He adds that regulators must learn from history that violently opposing an emerging innovation will not kill it. He explained: Technology has prevailed against violent and regulatory opposition. During the

South African University Professor Urges Country to ‘Finalize Cryptocurrency Policy’ — Warns Against Resisting Crypto

A professor with the University of Johannesburg, Rabelani Dagada, has urged South Africa to finalize its cryptocurrency public policy if the country still wants to become a hub for digital currency innovation. History Will Repeat Itself In an opinion published by Itweb, Dagada warned South African authorities that the continued efforts to stifle cryptocurrencies will not achieve the intended objectives. He adds that regulators must learn from history that violently opposing an emerging innovation will not kill it. He explained: Technology has prevailed against violent and regulatory opposition. During the

Cuba agrees to regulate, recognize cryptos citing ‘socio-economic interest’

Two weeks ahead of El Salvador’s official adoption of Bitcoin as legal tender, another Latin American nation has decided to officiate the use of cryptocurrencies. According to recent reports, the Cuban government has said that it wants to “recognize and regulate” the use of digital assets in the nation. A resolution was published in the nation’s Official Gazette today, one which revealed that the Cuban Central Bank will soon be implementing rules for the use of cryptocurrencies. Additionally, it will also be determining the licensing requirements for crypto-service providers within

Tai Hing Announces 2021 Interim Results

HONG KONG, Aug 27, 2021 - (ACN Newswire) - Tai Hing Group Holdings Limited ("Tai Hing Group" or the "Group"; stock code: 6811), a multi-brand casual dining restaurant group with roots in Hong Kong and a network of more than 220 restaurants in Hong Kong, Mainland China, Macau, and Taiwan, has just announced its interim results for the six months ended 30 June 2021 ("1H2021" or the "Review Period").RESULTS HIGHLIGHTS-- Revenue increased by 16.4% to HK$1,532.7 million in 1H2021 (1H2020: HK$1,316.9 million) though both markets in Hong Kong and Mainland China still saw challenges