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CCI Announces Major Expansion Across Geographies and Expertise

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Global expansion to Africa, Japan, and a partnership for global standards.Proof of Stake Alliance now part of the CCI ecosystem; new subject matter expert joins.New research partnership with Decentralization Research Center.Read more from CEO Sheila Warren.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Today, the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) announced a series of significant developments as part of its continued growth and global expansion.

They include: partnerships with the Japan Cryptoasset Business Association (JCBA) and Global Digital Finance (GDF), the integration of the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) into the CCI ecosystem, and the addition of Yele Bademosi as Africa Advisor.

Expanding Expertise: Proof of Stake Alliance

Staking market value has surged to nearly $600 billion. Next year, regulators and policymakers across jurisdictions will turn increased attention to this growing ecosystem.

As part of our commitment to expanding technical expertise and to making sure leaders stay ahead of the curve, CCI is proud to announce the integration of the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) as a core project that will prioritize educating global policymakers on the critical role of staking in network security and decentralization.

The project will continue to be led by trusted expert Alison Mangiero, Executive Director of POSA. It is anchored by Figment and Polychain Capital and members include Andreessen Horowitz, Ava Labs, Blockdaemon, Eigen Labs, Electric Capital, Lido, Kiln, and Paradigm. Anchors will help guide the areas of strategic focus and all members will work on advocating for clear and forward-looking policies for an important year ahead.

“CCI has always been about setting the standard for the responsible growth of blockchain technology,” said Sheila Warren, CEO, Crypto Council for Innovation. “Combining POSA’s technical expertise with CCI’s global advocacy reach will create the ideal team to lead the conversation around the future of this crucial issue.”

“With staking more critical than ever, joining forces with CCI is a pivotal step forward,” said Alison Mangiero, Executive Director, POSA. “At the Proof of Stake Alliance, we’ve been dedicated to producing legal and policy research and advocating for policies that support, grow, and protect proof-of-stake technologies and raising awareness about their crucial role in network security and maintenance. We are ready to take this message forward globally.” 

“The exponential growth of the staking market underscores its critical role in the blockchain ecosystem,” said Jennie Levin, Chief Regulatory and Strategy Officer, Figment. “As we join forces with Crypto Council for Innovation, Figment is committed to advocating for clear, equitable policies that foster innovation while ensuring consumer protection. Our goal is to educate policymakers globally on the technical nature of staking services, emphasizing their distinct role in network security and decentralization.” 

“Polychain is proud to be an anchor of POSA and continue supporting this initiative to educate global policymakers about the essential role staking plays in network security and decentralization,” said Matt Perona, COO, Polychain Capital. “We look forward to identifying and raising topics of critical importance for consideration by the broader group that will help guide POSA’s work.”

Global Expansion: CCI partners in Japan, on Global Standards and adds Yele Bademosi as Advisor

CCI and JCBA Forge Partnership to Expand Digital Asset Policy Collaboration Across Asia

In a groundbreaking move, CCI and JCBA are joining forces to collaborate on advancing digital asset policy in Japan and across Asia. The partnership is focused on sharing regulatory insights, policy developments, and advocacy efforts to amplify their collective voice in the region.

“This partnership strengthens both organizations’ ability to drive thoughtful, informed policy discussions on a global scale,” said Warren. “We look forward to working with JCBA to shape the future of digital asset regulation in an increasingly key global market.”

This collaboration marks an important milestone in uniting the strengths of the U.S. and Japan in the crypto ecosystem. By aligning regulatory efforts across key markets, CCI and JCBA are poised to drive greater consistency in global policy approaches, enabling business and innovation to thrive while ensuring robust consumer protections.

Strengthening Industry Collaboration: CCI and Global Digital Finance (GDF)

CCI is excited to announce its collaboration with GDF. A leading organization dedicated to making finance truly global and digital, GDF focuses on reshaping financial services and markets through decentralized financial market infrastructure and digital assets.

Through this collaboration, both organizations will continue existing joint work on critical issues, including staking; engage jointly on select key policy papers and consultation responses to regulators and policymakers; and further build community engagement in the UK. This work will help ensure that crypto and digital assets are used responsibly and sustainably, laying the groundwork for a more inclusive global financial system.

“GDF and CCI share a common mission of promoting global financial inclusion and accessibility,” said Laura Navaratnam, UK Policy Lead, CCI. “This collaboration, along with CCI’s growing influence across various regions, are setting the stage for a more connected, innovative, and equitable future for blockchain and digital assets worldwide.”

“CCI and GDF are both recognised by industry, policymakers, and regulators as the preeminent global industry associations with a track record of building community consensus and delivering material outcomes that move the digital assets industry forward – the collaboration has created a supranational tour de force,” says Elise Soucie Watts, Executive Director, GDF.

CCI and GDF look forward to continuing to collaborate in order to support the digital asset ecosystem and to achieve appropriate regulatory outcomes for our members to help grow responsible innovation.

Expanding Networks Across Africa: Welcoming New Advisor Yele Bademosi

CCI welcomes Yele Bademosi as a new advisor. Yele, Co-Creator of Onboard Global and a prominent voice in the African blockchain space, will help CCI expand its network across the African continent. His extensive knowledge of Africa’s digital asset landscape and his commitment to fostering blockchain adoption make him a valuable addition to the CCI team.

“Yele’s appointment underscores CCI’s dedication to broadening its global reach, with a particular focus on Africa’s rapidly growing interest in blockchain technology,” Warren said. “Through his leadership, CCI will work to connect African innovators with global policymakers, ensuring that Africa’s burgeoning crypto industry is represented in discussions shaping the future of digital finance.”

With these key developments, CCI is poised to lead the conversation on the future of blockchain technology, fostering an environment of innovation, collaboration, and forward-thinking regulation across the globe.

Focusing on Fundamentals: CCI and Decentralization Research Center

CCI and the Decentralization Research Center (DRC) are also announcing a partnership aimed at advancing research and promoting collaboration on the critical issue of decentralization within blockchain technology.

As decentralized technologies continue to reshape industries, the DRC will focus on defining use cases, key metrics, and features that illustrate the spectrum of decentralization across blockchain networks.

Through this partnership with CCI, a broad range of stakeholders will gain evidence-based insight from educational materials and analyses that highlight the importance of decentralized models.

The DRC believes that decentralization is not only key to blockchain but is also critical across all emerging technologies to ensure more equitable ownership and governance of the systems that shape our society. While CCI remains focused on the crypto ecosystem, there is increasing interest from policymakers in decentralization as it relates to adjacent technologies, including artificial intelligence.

“This collaborative effort will foster clarity and consensus, helping to elevate the voice of decentralized communities and inform regulatory and policy frameworks that reflect the unique value of decentralized systems,” Warren said.

“Decentralization is the cornerstone of trust and resilience in blockchain systems,” said Connor Spelliscy, Executive Director, DRC. “We’re excited to partner with CCI to deepen understanding and promote frameworks that capture the value of decentralization.”

Addendum – Executive Quotes on POSA

“We founded the Alliance when many of the first proof of stake blockchains were launching, and the first staking as a service providers were beginning to commercialize their services,” said Evan Weiss, COO of Alluvial and Founder of POSA. “In the years since, the staking industry has grown and matured exponentially. I’m excited for POSA to take its next step forward as a global player, advocating for the regulatory clarity that would unleash a new wave of institutional and mainstream adoption for staking ecosystems, and bring millions of new users onchain.”

“At Blockdaemon, we’re proud to be part of POSA, marking a significant step toward amplifying the voice of the staking industry on a global scale,” said Konstantin Richter, CEO & Founder, Blockdaemon. “As proof-of-stake ecosystems expand, it’s crucial to advocate for clear, thoughtful standards to help risk management while pushing forward innovation to establish staking as a critical technical service.”

About the Crypto Council for Innovation

The Crypto Council for Innovation is the premier global alliance for advancing innovation. It believes in leading with a global view, advocating for inclusive regulation, and developing evidence-based insights to support government and business leaders. It has teams in San Francisco, Washington DC, New York, Denver, London, Brussels, and Hong Kong.

Press contact

Amanda Russo, Director of Communications, Crypto Council for Innovation, Amanda@cryptocouncil.org +1 510 761 1657

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World IP Day 2026: PitchMark launches Ideas.Exchange to help creators safeguard and license ideas in the age of AI

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SINGAPORE, April 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — To mark World IP Day 2026, PitchMark® today launched Ideas.Exchange, a first‑of‑its‑kind platform designed to help creators assert intellectual property rights, license ideas, and formalise creative conversations in an increasingly AI‑driven economy.

Unveiled at Safeguard Your IP in the Age of AI, a media briefing hosted by CNBC’s Sri Jegarajah, the platform responds to growing concern that ideas are routinely used, reused or absorbed without attribution, consent or compensation—often with limited legal or commercial recourse.

“AI has amplified both the reach and the risk for creators,” said Mark Laudi, Managing Partner of PitchMark LLP. “Ideas.Exchange gives creators a way to protect themselves while still participating confidently in the market for ideas.”

At its core, the platform focuses on three interventions for creators:

Asserting IP rights by establishing proof of authorship and precedenceLicensing ideas without giving them away for freeFormalising conversations so pitches and evaluations are governed rather than informal

Ideas.Exchange is powered by three proprietary resources developed by PitchMark. These include a blockchain‑driven clearing house where ideas and creative works can be listed and licensed; smart contracts that automate usage terms and reduce disputes; and an IP Governance Certification Program designed to signal responsible handling of ideas, particularly in enterprise and AI contexts.

The result, PitchMark says, is three concrete outcomes: deterrence of idea theft, new ways to monetise ideas through structured licensing and price discovery, and a more level playing field that allows creators to pitch to clients and platforms on equal terms.

The launch comes amid renewed scrutiny of how intellectual property is treated in the AI era. While idea theft is rarely reported, its impact is significant. Beyond visible financial losses, organisations and creators often absorb hidden costs through talent attrition, innovation suppression and abandoned market opportunities.

“Most idea theft occurs informally and never reaches the courts,” said Prof David Llewelyn, Professor Emeritus of Law at Singapore Management University. “Introducing governance, traceability and standards is a meaningful step toward addressing that gap.”

Spokespeople including Prof Llewelyn, technology lawyer Bryan Ghows, and Mark Laudi are available for interview.

About PitchMark

PitchMark® deters idea theft and enables creatives to get paid by providing a trusted way to share and license ideas with prospects and clients.

 

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SK hynix receives 2026 IEEE Corporate Innovation Award for Driving AI Computing Expansion with HBM

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SK hynix honored at the 2026 IEEE Awards for leading AI technology innovation with HBM Contributed to the global AI computing ecosystem via stable mass production across all HBM generationsCompany committed to becoming a premier leader in AI innovation through collaboration with global customers and partners

SEOUL, South Korea, April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — SK hynix Inc. (or “the company”, www.skhynix.com) announced today that it received the Corporate Innovation Award at the ‘2026 IEEE1 Honors Ceremony’ held in New York on the 24th (local time).

IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Established more than a century ago, the IEEE Awards Program recognizes individuals and teams whose innovations have advanced technology and improved the human condition.

The IEEE Corporation Innovation Award, part of the Recognitions category, has been presented since 1986 to companies that have significantly contributed to the advancement of industry and society through innovative technology. This marks the first time SK hynix has received this honor.

SK hynix attributed the honor to its contribution to the global AI computing ecosystem by ensuring the stable mass production of all High Bandwidth Memory (HBM) generations. Looking ahead, the company aims to solidify its position as a trusted partner in the global AI market by providing memory solutions that are critical to overcoming the performance limitations of AI platforms.

The recognition highlights SK hynix’s achievements in driving the expansion of AI computing through HBM innovation and application. Central to this success was the company’s ability to preemptively offer innovative HBM solutions and respond timely to customer demands in the global AI market.

Industry observers also credit this achievement to the strategic direction of SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, who has long emphasized securing long-term technological competitiveness. Under his leadership, the company has consistently expanded its AI infrastructure partnerships with global Big Tech firms in the United States.

Ahn Hyun, President and Chief Development Officer (CDO), attended the ceremony as the company representative to accept the award.

“It is an honor to receive this award on behalf of our employees, who have tirelessly challenged the limits of technology,” said Ahn. “By collaborating closely with our global customers and partners, we will stay ahead in creating the value the market demands and continue to be a premier company leading AI innovation.”

About SK hynix Inc.
SK hynix Inc., headquartered in Korea, is the world’s top-tier semiconductor supplier offering Dynamic Random Access Memory chips (“DRAM”) and flash memory chips (“NAND flash”) for a wide range of distinguished customers globally. The Company’s shares are traded on the Korea Exchange, and the Global Depository shares are listed on the Luxembourg Stock Exchange. Further information about SK hynix is available at www.skhynix.com, news.skhynix.com.

About IEEE
IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and a public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice in a wide variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers, and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power, and consumer electronics. Learn more at https://www.ieee.org.

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NCL (Formerly Natural Cure Labs) Unveils New Brand Identity, Reinforcing Its Position as a Leading Monolaurin Supplement Company

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Natural Cure Labs, one of the most recognized monolaurin supplement brands in the United States, is officially transitioning to NCL – the same company, same formulations, and same science-backed standards, under a streamlined name.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 25, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Natural Cure Labs, one of the most recognized monolaurin supplement brands in the United States, is officially transitioning to NCL. The company, founded in 2015, is adopting a streamlined brand identity while maintaining the same formulations, manufacturing standards, team, and commitment to quality its customers have trusted for more than a decade.

“NCL represents the quality, transparency, and innovation that our community expects from us. As we enter this new chapter, our commitment to our customers and our standards remains as strong as ever.”

NCL stands for Natural Cure Labs. The name change reflects how customers and the team already refer to the company. Over the past 10+ years, “NCL” has become the natural shorthand for Natural Cure Labs – and this transition formalizes that identity. This is a name change and visual evolution only. Ownership, leadership, formulations, and values remain unchanged.

Same Mission, Sharper Identity

This transition is not a departure from who the company is – it is a natural progression. The values that have guided NCL from the very beginning remain unchanged: clean-label quality, third-party testing, science-backed formulations, and an unwavering commitment to transparency. What is changing is how the company presents itself. In the months ahead, this rebrand will be accompanied by further updates across the brand experience – from visual identity and packaging to how NCL shows up across every channel and platform. Each of these changes will reflect the same standard of excellence customers have come to expect.

What is changing is how the company presents itself. In the months ahead, this rebrand will be accompanied by further updates across the brand experience – from visual identity and packaging to how NCL shows up across every channel and platform. Each of these changes will reflect the same standard of excellence customers have come to expect.

More Than 10 Years of Trust

This evolution comes at a time of significant momentum. Since 2015, NCL has grown from a small startup into an award-winning wellness brand available nationwide through Amazon, Walmart, Target+, TikTok Shop, eBay, and other major marketplaces. Along the way, the company has reached milestones that reflect the trust its community has placed in it:

200,000+ customers served worldwide35+ million capsules sold7,000+ verified customer reviewsRecognition in the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of fastest-growing private companiesMultiple Stevie Awards from the American Business AwardsNamed a 2025 and 2026 Gator100 HonoreeThree-time Global 100 winner for Best Health & Wellness Nutrition Manufacturer

“This rebrand isn’t about changing who we are – it’s about evolving how we present ourselves to match the brand our customers already know and trust,” said Damon Sununtnasuk, Founder & CEO.

What This Means for Customers

For existing customers, nothing changes about the products they know and trust. The same formulations, manufacturing facilities, quality controls, and customer support team remain in place. Products sold as Natural Cure Labs and products sold as NCL are from the same company. Customers can continue to find NCL products on the company’s website and through Amazon, Walmart, Target+, Kroger, eBay, and other major marketplaces.

NCL is grateful for every customer who has been part of this journey and is excited for what is to come.

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NCL (Natural Cure Labs), NCL (Natural Cure Labs), 1 8003036214, press@naturalcurelabs.com, https://www.naturalcurelabs.com/

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