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HCSC Transforms Prior Authorization Process

CryptoMediaWire — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 17:36:14 +0000

Uses Latest Technology to Benefit Members and Providers

CHICAGO, July 13, 2023 /500NewsWire/ — Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) is responsibly integrating both artificial and augmented intelligence to positively transform the prior authorization experience. The company operates health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, providing benefits for 18 million members.

“Prior authorizations are an important way to ensure members receive the right care at the right place at the right time and to avoid duplicative, unnecessary or wasteful services,” said HCSC Chief Clinical Officer Dr. Monica Berner. “We recognized a few years ago the need to make it quicker and easier for providers and members to get the answers they need and took advantage of emerging technology to develop a suite of tools that simply work better for everyone involved.”

Smarter Data In — and Quicker Answers Out

HCSC, which received over 1.5 million prior authorization requests in 2022 alone, has now expanded use of a proprietary augmented intelligence tool that streamlines and accelerates the prior authorization (PA) process up to 1,400 times faster.

The tool was first developed in 2021, then piloted through specialty pharmacy and behavioral health in 2022. In 2023, use of the tool was expanded to include inpatient acute care, long-term acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, skilled nursing care, outpatient and inpatient hospice care, home health, and outpatient services for prior authorization.

The prior authorization tool streamlines the submission process and provides auto-approvals when critical criteria are met. By asking providers the precise number of questions required to evaluate and expedite claims, it helps ease the administrative burden on providers and their staffs — taking six minutes, on average, to submit a request.

Approvals are delivered nearly instantaneously, which previously could take as long as 14 days. During the pilot phase, speed approvals were granted 80% of the time for behavioral health decisions and 66% for specialty pharmacy decisions.

By triaging and approving requests that require minimal information, the technology frees up clinical staff for review of more complex requests. No prior authorization requests are denied using the tool —they are only approved or advanced to a hands-on review by an HCSC clinician.

AI Solution

HCSC also has evolved its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to improve the speed of prior authorization approvals. The company designed proprietary algorithms that approve care for member treatments almost instantly. The algorithm references historical authorizations and claims, and recognizes what data is required to authorize treatment within seconds.

The AI technology is used for 93% of HCSC members for a limited number of procedure codes. The company’s next phase will involve expanding the number of codes included. With this technology, no requests are denied without a human in the loop.

Fewer Procedures Requiring PA Approval

HCSC also regularly audits the procedures that require prior authorization. Since 2018, the company has eliminated prior authorization requirements for nearly 1,000 procedure codes, part of an ongoing initiative to lay the groundwork for further innovations.

Additionally, since January 2022, HCSC has invited select health care facilities in Illinois to participate in a “Gold Card” program. Those facilities must meet criteria that identifies their adherence to evidence-based national criteria standards of care. In return, their inpatient prior authorization requests for fully insured members are auto-approved if received within three days or less of the requested procedure. In 2022, more than 14,000 prior authorization requests were auto-approved for the nine facilities currently participating in the program.

“We recognize that providers and payers need to work together to help make the health care process easy to use and effective to benefit our members,” said Dr. Berner. “For us, ‘fixing’ prior authorization so it works better for everyone isn’t a new idea and we’re happy to see others in the industry moving in that direction as well.”

About Health Care Service Corporation
Health Care Service Corporation is the country’s largest customer-owned health insurer, with 18 million members in its health plans in Illinois, Montana, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas. A Mutual Legal Reserve Company, HCSC is an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association.

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Artificial Intelligence, Virtual Reality, Haptics, Robotics, and Display Technologies Showcase How SIGGRAPH Fosters Growth and Innovation

CryptoMediaWire — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 20:14:12 +0000

Contributors to the SIGGRAPH Emerging Technologies, Immersive Pavilion, and VR Theater Demonstrate These Advancements and Evolution of Technology

CHICAGO, July 12, 2023 /CryptoMediaWire/ — SIGGRAPH 2023, the premier conference and exhibition on computer graphics and interactive techniques, marks its 50th year of breakthroughs and innovation by highlighting the development of emerging technologies over the years. This year’s contributions will showcase the developments in virtual reality, artificial intelligence, haptics, robotics, and display technologies. The 50th annual conference runs 6–10 August 2023 in person in Los Angeles, with a companion Virtual Access component.

SIGGRAPH conferences often launch experimental developments and projects that then are utilized by the mainstream in the day-to-day. These technologies evolve to become more complete and ready to deploy in real-life applications. Scientists, engineers, artists, designers, programmers, researchers, and inventors, among others, conceive of innovations that have the potential to shift the way consumers work, socialize, and play in mixed reality and shared spaces.

“Technology is important to the SIGGRAPH community, and we have always worked to be the catalyst for technological advancements that improve and enhance the way people live,” said Dr. Mashhuda Glencross, SIGGRAPH 2023 Emerging Technologies Chair. “As technology shifts to change the way in which we interact with computer generated environments, data, and people, our community responds and amazes with more innovation. Historically, these emerging technologies and developments that are first shown at SIGGRAPH have had major impact in the real world, and I expect no less with this year’s Emerging Technologies contributions.”

Advancements in display technologies is a key focus of SIGGRAPH 2023 Emerging Technologies installations, with developments in virtual reality headsets, near-eye displays, and an AI-mediated video conferencing system. The “AI-mediated 3D Video Conferencing” project by Michael Stengel et al., is a 3D video conferencing system that can reconstruct and autostereoscopically display a life-sized talking head using consumer-grade computer resources and minimal capture equipment. A virtual reality head-mounted display that can achieve near retinal resolution, supporting a wide range of eye accommodation and matching the dynamics of eye accommodation is showcased with the “Retinal-resolution Varifocal VR” installation from Yang Zhao et al. The “Neural Holographic Near-eye Displays for Virtual Reality,” from Suyeon Choi et al., has the ability to produce full 3D depth cues, correct for visual aberrations, and lower power consumption. A prototype holographic display, the installation will demonstrate how Neural Holography algorithms have taken significant strides toward unlocking this potential.

The Immersive Pavilion celebrates the evolution of augmented, virtual, and mixed realities, and makes the connection between past, present, and future advancements. This year’s content demonstrates the opportunities for collaboration and more immersive storytelling and connecting emotionally in a different reality. With “Heightened Empathy: A Multi-user Interactive Experience in a Bioresponsive Virtual Reality,” by Mark Armstrong et al., users are immersed in a VR representation of each other’s emotional states while also reflecting this to the audience. The three modes are designed to stimulate cognitive, emotional, and compassionate empathy. From Ke-Fan Lin et al., “Actualities: Seamless Live Performance With the Physical and Virtual Audiences in Multiverse” is a seamless live performance provided for on-site and online audiences synchronously, allowing virtual and physical audiences to interact with each other in the multiverse. Both audiences are part of the performance and can influence the visual showing on the screen or personal devices.

The SIGGRAPH 2023 VR Theater strives to create memorable experiences in a world of immersive storytelling through its jury-selected short-form works. The VR Theater presents the creations from those working in a medium without walls or frames. This year’s showcase includes “Lustration,” from executive producer Nathan Anderson, a four-part animated series that follows a group of characters from both the real world and afterlife. Viewers can actively explore the environment while watching the illustrative art style, different camera angles with changing scenes, and perspectives that keep the viewers engaged. From director Charuvit Wannissorn, “Luna: Episode 1 – Left Behind” is an interactive VR story about a robot and a little girl trying to survive an AI apocalypse. With a branching narrative and creative use of voice, the story utilizes a unique facet of VR where the audience embodies a character to feel like a part of the story.

Learn more about how SIGGRAPH 2023 is demonstrating the evolution of technology by reviewing Emerging Technologies, Immersive Pavilion, and VR Theater content on the full program. For more information about the conference, opportunities, or to register to attend in person or online, go to s2023.SIGGRAPH.org/register.

About ACM, ACM SIGGRAPH, and SIGGRAPH 2023
ACM, the Association for Computing Machinery, is the world’s largest educational and scientific computing society, uniting educators, researchers, and professionals to inspire dialogue, share resources, and address the field’s challenges. ACM SIGGRAPH is a special interest group within ACM that serves as an interdisciplinary community for members in research, technology, and applications in computer graphics and interactive techniques. The SIGGRAPH conference is the world’s leading annual interdisciplinary educational experience showcasing the latest in computer graphics and interactive techniques. SIGGRAPH 2023, the 50th annual conference hosted by ACM SIGGRAPH, will take place live 6–10 August at the Los Angeles Convention Center, along with a Virtual Access option.

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Thompson Thrift to Develop Luxury 257-Unit Multifamily Community in Sarasota

CryptoMediaWire — Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:45:28 +0000

The Concord will be Thompson Thrift’s first multifamily community featuring a skydeck

SARASOTA, Fla., July 5, 2023 /CryptoMediaWire/ — Thompson Thrift, a full-service nationally recognized real estate company and one of the nation’s leading multifamily developers, announced today the development of The Concord, a 257-unit Class A multifamily community in Sarasota. Construction is set to begin this month and Thompson Thrift plans to welcome new residents starting in the fall of 2024.

“The Sarasota multifamily market has experienced some of the top apartment demand in the country,” said Josh Purvis, managing partner for Thompson Thrift Residential. “We believe The Concord’s combination of location, high-end finishes and unique amenities will be readily embraced by residents looking for a sophisticated living experience in the heart of this dynamic market.”

Located off I-75 and Fruitville Road, the 8.45-acre property will offer one-, two- and three-bedroom apartment homes in four-story buildings with elevator access. The apartment homes will feature elegant quartz countertops, hardwood-style flooring, stainless steel appliances, patio and balcony options, private yard options, detached garages and a full-size washer and dryer. Each home will also feature Alexa-compatible smart home packages as well as high-speed, instant-on internet access.

Luxury living will continue throughout the community, including a fully equipped fitness center with 24-hour access, resort-style heated swimming pool, outdoor entertainment and community grilling areas, dog run and pet spa, 24-hour social hub and work from home focus suites.

The Concord will also feature a skydeck overlooking the Celery Fields to the south, and will include an open-air area with firepit, shade structure and soft seating. The indoor amenity space will have a chef’s kitchen available for residents to host parties and happy hours.

“We continue to focus on prioritizing lifestyle-driven apartment amenities,” said Steve Shaver, senior vice president, construction and design for Thompson Thrift Residential. “We think the new skydecks we have planned at certain communities will further elevate the living experience and provide our residents with a unique space where they can host events, lounge and enjoy gorgeous views.”

The development site is less than one mile from the I-75 and Fruitville Road interchange, on the southern outskirts of Lakewood Ranch, the nation’s second fastest growing master planned community. Residents will enjoy being adjacent to a newly constructed Publix Super Market, as well as having convenient access to downtown Sarasota and a plethora of high-end retail and dining options.

The Sarasota multifamily market has experienced some of the highest demand in the country, fueled in part by the addition of nearly 100,000 jobs in the past 10 years. Major employers in the area include Sarasota Memorial Health Care, Sarasota County Government, Blake Medical Center, PGT Innovations and more.

Since its founding more than 30 years ago, Thompson Thrift has invested more than $4 billion into local communities and has become known as a trusted partner committed to developing high-quality, attractive commercial and multifamily communities. The Concord is the second apartment community in the North Port-Sarasota-Bradenton MSA, and the 11th in the state for the company.

About Thompson Thrift Real Estate Company
Thompson Thrift is an integrated full-service real estate company with offices in Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Indiana; Denver; Houston and Phoenix. Three business units drive Thompson Thrift’s success—Thompson Thrift Residential which is focused on upscale Class A multifamily communities and luxury leased homes, Thompson Thrift Commercial which is focused on ground-up commercial development, and Thompson Thrift Construction, a full-service construction company. Through these business units, Thompson Thrift is engaged in all aspects of development, construction, leasing, and management of quality commercial real estate projects across the country. The company earned national recognition as a winner of a 2023 Top Workplaces USA award, the latest accolade that reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to excellence in the community and workplace. For more information, please visit www.thompsonthrift.com.

Contact:
Jennifer Franklin
Spotlight Marketing Communications
949.427.1385
jennifer@spotlightmarcom.com

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Clinq.Gold Heads to BLOCKCHANCE 23 Conference to Introduce Their New Gold-Winning Game

CryptoMediaWire — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:36:23 +0000

Dubai, UAE, June 26, 2023 (500NewsWire) – Clinq.Gold, a company that offers a 100% gold-backed stablecoin $CGT, will take part at the European Crypto Conference BLOCKCHANCE 23 on June 28-30. They will introduce their project and game allowing for winning physical gold, to Web3 and crypto enthusiasts.

About BLOCKCHANCE 23

BLOCKCHANCE 23 will take place in Congress Center, Hamburg on June 28-30. 300+ leading experts in blockchain and prominent crypto entrepreneurs will cover such topics as the future of Web3 and digital assets, metaverse prospects, as well as up-to-date tech solutions for the crypto industry. The event will host 7,500+ speakers and 150+ exhibitors in total.

Clinq.Gold’s agenda at the conference

Being a sponsor of the event, Clinq.Gold will welcome all comers at Booth G20 located in Congress Center, Hamburg, and offer to take part in the activities mentioned below.

Besides, the CEO and Founder of the project, Nick Patel, will give his speeches on Forest and Terra Stages on June 28:

12:45 – 13:00 CET – Keynote Speech “STABLECOINS WITH ASSET-BACKED GOLD”

17:15 – 18:00 CET – Panel Discussion “THE BITCOIN VS. GOLD DEBATE»

All the participants will have a chance to ask questions to Nick, who founded Bank of Bullion and has 25 years of experience in Global Financial Markets. Nick has worked in 20+ countries to finance IPO’s and Start Ups. He has extensive knowledge of working within all aspects of the financial sector, with specialisation in trading gold and other precious metals.

What activities to expect from Clinq.Gold?

Catching Clinqer to win $CGT

Clinqer is Clinq.Gold’s newly launched game, based on the concept of a treasure hunt. Players can earn $CGT tokens by catching Clinqer. If they win, they collect all $CGT that Clinqer is carrying. After winning, players can change the location and keep playing for more rewards.

At the conference Clinq.Gold will offer a unique opportunity to exchange $CGT tokens for physical gold (the tokens can usually be exchanged for a stablecoin or fiat only).

Physical Gold Giveaway

The Clinq.Gold team will give away 15 bullions of physical gold.

How to win?

Follow Clinq.Gold socials (mentioned below).

Share a pic with Clinq.Gold booth tagging Clinq.Gold and using the #goldstablecoin hashtag.

The results will be announced on June 30 at 12:00 CET at the booth.

Later on, gold can be exchanged for a stablecoin and traded on CEX.

How to participate in BLOCKCHANCE 23 and win gold from Clinq.Gold?

All visitors of BLOCKCHANCE 23 will have a chance to join Clinq.Gold and take part in the activities offered. Tickets to the conference are already on sale on the official website.

Apart from that, Clinq.Gold offers an opportunity to win 10 networking and 10 virtual tickets.

What is the difference between the tickets and how to win one?

Networking tickets allow the participants to visit exhibitions and the AI.SUMMIT event, as well as provide access to the conference & event app, most side events, Networking night & Afterglow party.

Virtual tickets give attendees an opportunity to participate in live streams of the conference and virtual exhibition, with networking tables and virtual meetups being included.

To win a ticket a person should be part of BLOCKCHAIN 23 and Clinq.Gold’s communities on the corresponding socials. The giveaways with all the details are to be announced there.

About Clinq.Gold

Clinq.Gold provides a disruptive solution to the inflationary financial system. By offering a 100% gold-backed stablecoin $CGT, Clinq.Gold challenges existing stablecoin operators with a transparent, reliable and trustworthy option.

Clinq.Gold has Bank of Bullion as a procurement partner. Incorporated in 2016, it is one of the major suppliers of gold in the UAE and international markets.

The initial and main market for now is the African continent. Clinq.Gold aims to provide African countries with independence from the US dollar, faster and efficient payments for import / export markets, as well as eliminate inflation and deflation of the fiat currency.

Take a deep dive into Clinq.Gold:

Website: https://clinq.gold/

E-mail: contact@clinq.gold

Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClinqGold

Telegram: https://t.me/ClinqCoinGold

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@clinqgold

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The PBA Launches the LBC Awards Program with Digital Features Powered by Avalanche

CryptoMediaWire — Mon, 22 May 2023 19:46:01 +0000

An innovative program awarding bowlers for achievements on the lanes

RICHMOND, Va., May 22, 2023 /CryptoMediaWire/ — The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), announced today the launch of PBA LBC Awards, the fourth pillar of their new PBA League Bowler Certification program. PBA LBC Awards are designed to recognize and celebrate league bowlers’ achievements on the lanes. The PBA worked in tandem with Layer 3 Labs, a software company specializing in the creation of digital marketplaces through Web3 applications, LeaguePals, a cloud-based league management platform, and AVA Labs, the leading developer of the Avalanche blockchain, on the execution of the program. Built on Avalanche, the innovative program will offer modern rewards and features, including blockchain-backed bowler certification and a marketplace for digital collectibles.

“We are pleased to announce the launch of PBA LBC Awards,” stated Lev Ekster, Chief Strategy Officer of Bowlero Corp. “This awards program is revolutionary for the hundreds of thousands of league bowlers around the country, utilizing technology to award bowlers for their achievements. With this launch, we are demonstrating our commitment to optimizing the league bowler experience through innovative technology.”

The first phase of PBA LBC Awards includes the ability for bowlers to earn digital awards for achieving certain defined milestones. To earn these digital awards, bowlers must be an active PBA LBC member with a LeaguePals account and achieve one of the following: bowl your first 200 game, bowl a 300 game, 700 series, 800 series, 50 pins over average, and 100 pins over average. For each achievement unlocked, bowlers will earn a digital award that can be viewed and shared on their social channels through the new digital marketplace, which will be built with the speed and power of Avalanche. In fact, the PBA LBC Award program will be powered by an Avalanche Subnet – a custom, application-specific blockchain tailored to the program’s needs.

“The digital marketplace we developed features blockchain based digital awards, elevating the program with an interactive marketing tool that offers a unique and unprecedented opportunity for bowlers to record moments in their scoring history,” stated Jonathan Teplitsky, CEO of Layer 3 Labs. “It is exciting to be at the starting line of an industry that has untapped potential, and even more inspiring to have partners that share in our vision for the future.”

In the second phase of PBA LBC Awards, the PBA will introduce a new points-based system, where in addition to earning digital awards, bowlers will earn points for each of their achievements. The points will be redeemable for exclusive offers and prizes. League bowlers will once again realize exciting tangible benefits to commemorate their achievements on the lanes.

“We’re excited for Avalanche to power the new certification and digital collectibles rewards programs being pioneered by the PBA LBC Awards,” said John Nahas, Vice President of Business Development at Ava Labs. “Our collaboration brings a new dimension to bowling, and we look forward to seeing how Avalanche-supported digital rewards help to keep the competition between league bowlers great.”

Avalanche launched in September 2020, ushering in a new era for blockchains with near-instant transaction finality. Today, Avalanche supports 500+ applications and secures billions of dollars in value, all while having minimal climate impact.

In closing, Bill Savastano, Co-Founder and CEO of LeaguePals stated, “the integration we have developed with the PBA and Layer 3 Labs is a transformative step in the right direction for bowlers. We are thrilled to be part of this launch and look forward to future success with the PBA.”

Learn more about how to earn PBA LBC Awards here.

The PBA League Bowler Certification program launched in 2022, with over 200,000 league bowlers in Bowlero Corp. owned centers automatically enrolled. As part of the ground-breaking program, bowlers of all skill levels were invited to participate in the inaugural 2023 PBA LBC National Championships. This tournament will take place at Bowlero Wauwatosa in Wisconsin from June 3^rd – July 16^th. Learn more about how you can participate and stay informed about the PBA League Bowler Certification by visiting pbalbc.com or following @PBAtour.

About the Professional Bowlers Association
The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is the world’s preeminent organization dedicated to the sport of bowling and its professional competition, with thousands of members and millions of fans throughout the world. The PBA plays host to bowling’s biggest tournaments, including the PBA Tour, PBA Regional Tour and PBA50 Tour. The PBA has launched a certification program titled, The PBA League Bowler Certification program. This program provides league bowlers access to statistics, digital awards, rules and regulations, and new tournaments, including The PBA LBC National Championships. Other PBA membership programs include PBA Pinsiders, a membership program for the sport’s most enthusiastic fans and PBA Jr., a club for elite youth bowlers under the age of 17 that has grown exponentially in the past two years. For more information, please visit PBA.com.

About Avalanche
Avalanche is a smart contracts platform that scales infinitely and regularly finalizes transactions in less than one second. Its novel consensus protocol, Subnet infrastructure, and HyperSDK toolkit enable Web3 developers to easily launch powerful, custom blockchain solutions. Build anything you want, any way you want, on the eco-friendly blockchain designed for Web3 devs.

About Layer 3 Labs
Layer 3 Labs is a software development and advisory firm that helps progressive brands integrate Web3 into their business models. The firm specializes in building NFT marketplaces, loyalty programs, play-to-earn games, and trading platforms. Visit www.Layer3Labs.io

About LeaguePals
LeaguePals is the first and only cloud-based bowling league management platform that integrates directly with center’s scoring systems to save time, grow revenue, and increase league signups. LeaguePals streamlines leagues to save time while providing a modern league experience to attract new customers and engage returning bowlers. For more information please visit: https://www.leaguepals.com

Contact: The Door, bowlero@thedooronline.com

SOURCE PBA

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Account Labs Emerges from UniPass and Keystone Merger, Forging Ahead in Web3 Account Abstraction

CryptoMediaWire — Sat, 20 May 2023 16:08:19 +0000

SINGAPORE, May 19, 2023 /CryptoMediaWire/ — In a landmark move, smart contract wallet provider UniPass and esteemed hardware wallet developer Keystone have joined forces to create Account Labs. This union is a strategic decision to leverage their combined expertise and focus on pioneering a world-class Web3 Account Abstraction solution. The vision is to democratize access to Web3 products, welcoming hundreds of millions of users to the Web3 space.

Account Labs represents a unique fusion of UniPass’s and Keystone’s extensive experience in cryptography research, software engineering, product design, and security protection. Their joint efforts will revolve around exploring synergies in the Account Abstraction field and driving technological innovation. Their goal is to develop next-gen Web3 Account Abstraction solutions, making decentralized account ownership and management a seamless experience for users, thereby accelerating widespread adoption of blockchain technology.

Account Abstraction, a concept first introduced by Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin in 2015, addresses usability and security challenges of decentralized accounts. With this merger, Account Labs is poised to be the only industry player operating at the intersection of usability and security:

UniPass’s years of work in decentralized account management at the cryptographic level have yielded a robust technical solution.
Keystone’s hardware wallet service will provide crucial security assurance in certain Account Abstraction contexts. Further, account abstraction will generate new avenues for hardware wallet development.

Account Labs reassures that post-merger, both Keystone and UniPass brands, along with their respective user bases, will be preserved. Current users of Keystone and UniPass will not be impacted by this change.

Liu Lixin, founder of Keystone and now the CEO of Account Labs, will spearhead external operations including business development, growth strategy, and financing. Zhi Xian, founder of UniPass and the current COO of Account Labs, will oversee internal operations, including product research and development, team building, and operations management.

Lixin shares his excitement about establishing Account Labs with Zhi Xian, looking forward to a swift expansion towards Account Abstraction. “We are on the cusp of a Web3 Account Abstraction revolution. Together, we’ll drive rapid transformation, making the transition from Web2 to Web3 effortless for users. Our goal is to ensure everyone can securely and smoothly manage a decentralized account. We welcome partners to join us in advancing the Web3 account domain.”

Zhi Xian, in sync with Lixin’s sentiment, feels thrilled about working with Lixin and Keystone to stay ahead of tech trends and support Web3 Account Abstraction with cutting-edge solutions. “This collaborative venture is a giant leap for us and the entire industry. Our team will harness the strengths of blockchain hardware wallets and smart contract wallets to deliver top-tier Web3 account security solutions to users.”

UniPass and Keystone bring a rich legacy of expertise in account abstraction and security, respectively, carrying with them extensive experience and technical acumen.

UniPass’s esteemed technical strategies have garnered recognition and implementation across numerous projects, effectively streamlining access for Web3 users. They utilize sophisticated cryptographic technologies, such as zero-knowledge proofs and DKIM protocols, to create a comprehensive decentralized account ecosystem.

On the other hand, Keystone’s contributions in formulating the BIP-129 multi-signature security standards for Bitcoin and pioneering large screens with QR code technology have significantly bolstered user interaction and security. Their established collaborations with renowned brands like MetaMask, Keplr, Core etc. facilitate seamless synchronization of hardware wallets with software wallets, thereby enhancing account security standards significantly.

“As the crypto industry grapples with frequent digital asset losses, the Web3 world is in dire need of comprehensive technical solutions to restore market confidence. Account Labs is poised to take on this challenge, promising to safeguard Web3 account security and promote widespread application of account abstraction, opening doors to the Web3 world for many more people.” said Liu Lixin, co-founder and CEO of Account Labs.

Account Labs envisions this merger will spur innovative explorations in Account Abstraction implementation. They anticipate delegating higher signature permissions to hardware wallets in the near future, ensuring ease-of-use without compromising security. The company plans to release the third-generation Keystone hardware wallet at the beginning of next year while also upgrading the UniPass product architecture within the next three months to accelerate Account Abstraction capabilities. This collaboration will ensure users benefit from the convenience and synergy of Account Labs’ software and hardware solutions, achieving true low-risk and low-cost control of encrypted assets.

This merger has also received strong support from the original investors of Keystone and UniPass. They are Amber Group, Antalpha Ventures, Atom Capital, BAI Capital, BODL Ventures, DWEB3 Capital, Folius Ventures, Galxe, HashGlobal, HashKey Capital, Jerry Huang, Mable Jiang, Mask Network, MixMarvel DAO Ventures, NGC Ventures, Permanent Ventures, Qiming Ventures, SNZ Holding, Xinjun Liang and Youbi Capital (in alphabetical order).

About Keystone

Keystone is a hardware wallet that utilizes QR codes for data transmission, ensuring the security of mnemonic phrases and private keys by keeping them off the internet. In April 2022, it became the pioneer hardware wallet to be compatible with MetaMask Mobile. It has also established integration with other software wallets across all platforms, including MetaMask, Rabby Wallet, Keplr Wallet, Core, BitKeep, and supports over 1000 digital currencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum (along with other EVM chain-based digital assets), Tron, Polkadot, Cosmos, Near, Aptos, and more.

The Keystone hardware wallet boasts an integrated security chip, offering a portable and open-source solution for the offline storage of private keys. To alleviate user concerns regarding blind signing, the wallet features a built-in 4-inch display. Keystone has managed to strike a balance between security and convenience in protecting digital assets through its integration with various software wallets.

About UniPass

UniPass is a non-custodial smart contract wallet that provides a seedless and gasless user experience.

UniPass allows you to have a crypto wallet without the need to remember recovery phrases. Our email-based social recovery solution will make it simple for you to regain access in the event that you ever lose it or are even compromised.

We are creating wallet SDKs for all platforms and all kinds of use cases, helping them onboard the next 100 millions of mass users onto Web3.

For the official announcement of the merger, please visit their official Twitter accounts: @UniPassID, @KeystoneWallet

Contact us: Coco Lin, media@accountlabs.com

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Rebel Mining Announces Agreement with RK Mission Critical to acquire 76 Megawatts of Mobile Data Centers, available for immediate delivery.

CryptoMediaWire — Mon, 15 May 2023 19:02:59 +0000

Jackson, WY, May 15, 2023 (500NewsWire) — Rebel Mining, a leading provider of power, site development and Bitcoin mining infrastructure, announced today an agreement to purchase 38 mining containers (76 Megawatts) from leading Denver-based manufacturer RK Mission Critical. Through their sister company, Amalgamated Energy Assets, the new equipment will be upgraded to RK Mission Critical’s stand-out product, THE DISRUPTOR 2000 “Texas Edition” and used throughout Rebel’s growing number of mining sites going online in West Texas.

“RK Mission Critical has set the industry standard for Bitcoin mining data centers and then upped the ante by creating a 2MW container that specifically responds to the unique needs of operators in Texas,” said Neil Galloway, COO of Rebel Mining. “We believe that the (Texas Edition) upgrades will enable us to increase our uptime and deliver even better results to our customers in the West Texas environment.”

“Rebel Mining Company is a sophisticated and technical operation and we are looking forward to this new partnership.” said John Marrinucci, managing partner at RK Mission Critical. “We’re very excited to be supporting leaders in the Bitcoin mining industry, and to get our units up and running on their sites.”

About RK Mission Critical:

RK Mission Critical, LLC (RKMC) is a pioneer in custom modular products and an innovator in providing solutions for the unique challenges of the mission critical and specialty technology markets. RKMC implements a full range of modular manufacturing strategies for its customers, ranging from the simplest multi-discipline prefabrication to the most complex fully integrated multi-disciplined “assembled on site” data center facility. RKMC’s extensive in-house manufacturing and integration, and its unparalleled product development experience supports the growth and scaling of the nation’s most innovative small companies and industry leaders. Headquartered in Denver, Colorado, RK Mission Critical has deep relationships with many blue-chip customers, including some of the nation’s leading data, fintech, agtech, power and specialty equipment manufacturers and end-users.

Proudly manufactured in the USA, THE DISRUPTOR 2000 is the industry’s first 2MW containerized solution designed for manufacturing at scale. The product has a 2MW capacity, 3,400 watts per plug, houses 560 new-age miners and is NEC 2017, UL 508, and OSHA 1910.36 compliant. THE DISRUPTOR 2000 provides customers the ability to get their miners on-line quickly with a pre-engineered product that is modular and scalable.

“We are confident that this investment will enable us to provide top-level sites for our clients,” added David Branscum, CCO at Rebel. “We look forward to putting the new equipment to work and continuing to provide our customers with the highest quality products and services.”

Rebel Mining is a provider of data center site development, specializing in corporate Bitcoin mining. With the acquisition of RK Mission Critical containers, Rebel Mining is poised to dramatically expand its operations and better serve its customers.

For more information about Rebel Mining and its products and services, please visit rebelmines.io

For more information on Bitcoin mining site development and operations, contact:

David Branscum
Chief Commercial Officer
sales@rebelmines.io

Rebel Mining
680 S. Cache St., Suite 100-8790, Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 284-5698
info@rebelmines.io
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