Blockchain Press Releases
POKERSTARS AND POKER POWER CONTINUE THEIR COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY WITH RETURN OF THE WOMEN’S BOOTCAMP
- PokerStars team up with Poker Power once again to run an eight-week programme to grow the game and offer female players more opportunities to play
- For beginners only, the recruitment window opens from June 22 until July 22 with successful applicants receiving one to one tutorials from the best females in the game
- A number of Bootcamp recruits will win a spot to attend EPT Cyprus where they will play in the PokerStars x Poker Power Women’s Bootcamp Showdown to compete for a full package to EPT Prague later in the year
ONCHAN, Isle of Man, June 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — After a successful inaugural year, and as part of their ongoing commitment to grow the game and ensure poker remains as open and accessible to all, PokerStars has announced the return of the 2023 PokerStars x Poker Power Women’s Bootcamp.
Taking place from July 31-September 28, 2023, the Bootcamp is aimed at those who are looking to take their first steps into the world of poker and learn strategies and skills to develop resilience, determination, and patience. Made up of eight modules, each one will focus on a different area of poker, while also demonstrating how core gameplay skills can translate to real world success: from negotiation and strategic decision-making to capital allocation.
As well as the Bootcamp being open to women around the world, those who take part will also be able to put their learning into practice as they play PokerStars Home Games. The Bootcamp will lead to a crescendo tournament whereby a final table of recruits will win an all-expenses paid trip to EPT Cyprus this October to take part in the PokerStars x Poker Power Women’s Bootcamp Showdown to compete further for a special package to EPT Prague this December.
The announcement follows new research carried out in the UK by PokerStars citing over half of women (55 per cent) do not feel poker is inclusive to them, despite 42 per cent of women who play, believe it brings improved focus and concentration and 38 per cent believing it could improve decision making ability.
Rebecca McAdam Willetts, Director of Partnerships, PR and Consumer Engagement said: “Working alongside our insights community, our ambassadors and key women and groups across the poker world, we are confident we can effect change with the many initiatives we have upcoming. We want to encourage more women to take their seat at the table, and in doing so, learn new skills that can also benefit them elsewhere in life. We want to create an accessible, safe and fun space for education and growth, where those new to the game can be vulnerable and open. We’re now in our second year of proudly working with Poker Power, and for the return of our bootcamp, we’ve taken all the great elements from its debut last year, and evolved it based on all the feedback and learnings along the way. We know there’s great hunger for this and we can’t wait to meet our new recruits and see them learn and grow together!”
Erin Lydon, President of Poker Power added: “PokerStars shares our passion and commitment for the future of women in poker, so we are thrilled to be returning with our joint Bootcamp this year. We are expanding the scope of the Bootcamp to reach more women, and we will not only teach them how to play No Limit Texas Hold’em, but also provide them with skills and strategies that can be applied to their daily lives. We’re excited to introduce more women to the benefits of learning to think, negotiate and take risks, like a winning poker player, and we can’t wait to help them develop game changing poker skills during the Bootcamp.”
Applications to the Bootcamp are now open with the recruitment window closing on July 22. Those who take part will be able to learn from expert Poker Power instructors using the Poker Power Play app, and PokerStars Ambassadors such as Lali Tournier, Georgina James and Jennifer Shahade who will be on hand to provide their support and top tips.
Further tools such as PokerStars Learn will be available 24/7 for participants to advance their skills in their own time, enabling them to learn hand rankings and familiarise themselves with the format of online poker, for those who haven’t played before or for those in need of a refresher session.
For more details go to the PokerStars Blog.
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Notes to Editors
Former police liaison officer from Canada, Roxanne Johnson, took part in the first Bootcamp and learnt the skills needed to play at EPT Prague whereby she competed against other Bootcamp participants in the ultimate PokerStars x Poker Power Bootcamp Showdown to win a coveted Platinum Pass to the PSPC in the Bahamas.
Following this year’s eight-week programme, a select few participants will get the chance to travel to EPT Cyprus (October 11-22, 2023) and play in the PokerStars x Poker Power Women’s Bootcamp Showdown. The winner will then walk away with a special package to EPT Prague (December 6-17, 2023).
Censuswide surveyed 1000 women (18+) on a series of questions navigating their attitudes around poker, including the barriers to entry they face and what could be done to overcome them in May 2023.
About PokerStars
PokerStars operates the world’s most popular online poker sites, serving the global poker community. Since it launched in 2001, PokerStars has become the first choice of players all over the world, with more daily tournaments than anywhere else and with the best online security. More than 200 billion hands have been dealt on PokerStars, which is more than any other site.
PokerStars is ultimately owned by Flutter Entertainment plc. (LSE: FLTR; EURONEXT: FLTR).
Play Responsibly! For more information on responsible gaming please visit our website at http://www.pokerstars.com/about/responsible-gaming/
About Poker Power
Poker Power is a company led by women for women with the goal of teaching one million women how to play the game —the game of poker and the game of life. Through a global network of clubs, tournaments, and corporate events, Poker Power utilizes a proprietary curriculum and gameplay (not gambling) to help women build confidence, challenge the status quo, learn strategy, and assess risk in a fun, supportive, safe-to-fail environment. By empowering women with these skills, the organization plans to change the future for generations to come. To learn more about Poker Power, please visit http://www.pokerpower.com.
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Blockchain Press Releases
Nodepay Raises $7M Total Funding To Power AI Growth with Real-Time Data Infrastructure
SINGAPORE, Dec. 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Nodepay, a decentralized AI platform transforming unused internet bandwidth into real-time data pipelines for AI training, today announced it has raised a second round of funding, bringing its total to $7 million.
The latest funding round welcomed new strategic investors IDG Capital ($23 Billion AUM), Mythos, Elevate Ventures, IBC, Optic Capital, Funders.VC, Matthew Tan (Etherscan founder) and Yusho Liu (CoinHako Co-founder & CEO) as notable angels. They join an impressive roster of previous backers that includes Animoca Brands, Mirana, OKX Ventures, JUMP Crypto, Tokenbay Capital and more.
Nodepay’s network taps into a global community of users running privacy-protected nodes. By sharing their spare internet bandwidth, these participants earn rewards for creating a real-time data source that improves AI inference with accurate, timely information—an approach known as Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG).
Darren Nguyen, co-founder of Nodepay commented: “Our mission is to develop solutions that create tangible value for both AI developers and its end users. We give contributors a share in the AI ecosystem they help fundamentally build.”
Nodepay’s infrastructure platform integrates real-time data retrieval, a Web3-focused decentralized answer engine, reinforcement learning for more accurate model output, and gamified human verification. Together, these components combine to create a fair, collaborative, and innovative AI ecosystem.
Eric Le, investment director of IDG Capital, said, “The team at Nodepay is democratizing the AI economy by providing a platform that allows users to share directly in the value they create. We’re proud to support their vision of making AI more accessible and beneficial to all.”
With this funding, Nodepay will continue to commercialize its infrastructure to benefit both its community and partner AI labs. As it prepares to launch on Solana, Nodepay stands ready to lead the next era of decentralized AI development and training.
Already serving over 1.5 million active users worldwide, Nodepay continues to expand its reach, solidifying its role as a leader in the integration of AI and blockchain technology. Users can expect further updates and new announcements through their social channels and official website.
About Nodepay
Nodepay is a decentralized AI platform dedicated to democratizing AI training through real-time data retrieval. By turning idle internet bandwidth into a valuable resource, Nodepay fuels the next generation of AI models and stands at the forefront of AI decentralization.
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Blockchain Press Releases
Markets Show Resilience Ahead of End-of-Year Options Expirations: Bybit x Block Scholes Crypto Derivatives Report
DUBAI, UAE, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, released the latest Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report in collaboration with Block Scholes, highlighting the muted market volatility despite major options expirations on Friday. BTC and ETH’s realized volatility has increased, but short-term options haven’t adjusted to this change. This indicates that while spot prices are fluctuating, the options market is not fully reacting to these shifts, although BTC and ETH volumes have displayed slightly different patterns.
With more than $525 million in BTC and ETH options contracts expiring on Dec 27, 2024’s end-of-year options expiration looks set to be one of the biggest yet, yet expectations for volatility have remained subdued. The report highlights an unusual inversion in ETH’s volatility structure, but BTC has not mirrored the reaction. Additionally, a change in funding rates—sometimes turning negative as spot prices drop—signals a new market phase. Notably, BTC’s volatility structure has been less responsive to changes in spot prices, whereas ETH’s short-term options are exhibiting more noticeable fluctuations.
Key Findings:
BTC Options Expirations:
In the past month, BTC’s realized volatility has been higher than implied volatility on three occasions, each time reaching a relatively calm equilibrium. Open interest in BTC options remains high, contributing to potential increased volatility as we near the end of the year. Around $360 million worth of BTC options (both puts and calls) are set to expire soon, which can affect price movement.
ETH Options: Calls Dominate
Despite a mid-week inversion, ETH’s volatility term structure has flattened, maintaining levels similar to those seen over the past month. In the final week of 2024, calls overwhelmed puts in open interest in ETH options, although market movements and trading activities are more on the put side.
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Gain deeper insights and explore the potential impacts on your crypto trading strategies by downloading the full report here: Bybit X Block Scholes Crypto Derivatives Analytics Report (Dec 24, 2024)
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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NICOSIA, Cyprus, Dec. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — BC.GAME has launched its latest slot game, Wukong, inspired by the highly acclaimed Black Myth: Wukong, a groundbreaking AAA game that has captivated players worldwide. Officially released on December 24, this 6-reel, 5-row slot game allows players to experience the essence of Wukong’s legendary journey while aiming for rewards of up to 10,000 times their bet.
The game incorporates iconic symbols and elements from Black Myth: Wukong, such as the Ruyi staff, gourd bottles, and treasure pearls, designed to recreate the mythical atmosphere of the original story. The addition of the Sticky Symbols feature enhances gameplay by keeping special symbols locked in place during free spins, significantly increasing the chances of winning and unlocking larger rewards.
Dark Visual Design and Storytelling Behind Wukong
The visual design of Wukong draws from traditional Chinese art styles, blending elements from Journey to the West. The reels are filled with recognizable symbols like the Ruyi staff, gourd bottles, and treasure pearls. These symbols immerse players in the mythical world of the story, faithfully recreating key moments from the novel, such as Sun Wukong’s havoc in Heaven and his encounters with the White Bone Demon.
The game’s background is rooted in Journey to the West, where Sun Wukong embarks on a journey with the monk Tang Seng and his companions to obtain sacred scriptures. Each detail of the game is carefully crafted to bring this legendary tale to life, offering a unique gaming experience and a tribute to Chinese culture and mythology.
Key Features of the Wukong Slot Game:
Free Spins and Bonus Opportunities: Triggering free spins unlocks additional reward mechanisms, increasing the chances of landing big wins.
Sticky Symbols Feature: Special symbols remain in place during free spins, greatly enhancing winning potential.
Up to 10,000x Max Win: The game offers a maximum payout of up to 10,000 times the bet, providing significant winning opportunities.
“Wukong is not just about spinning reels; it’s about experiencing a rich part of Chinese culture. We’ve worked hard to ensure the game is stunning and fun and engaging for players, with layers of features that add excitement. We’re proud to offer a game that blends storytelling with gameplay, and we think players will love the journey through Wukong’s legendary world,” Jack Dorset, CEO of BC.GAME said.
About BC.GAME
BC.GAME is a leading online gaming platform that integrates blockchain technology and cryptocurrency into its casino games, by offering a secure, transparent, and decentralized experience, BC.GAME allows players to enjoy a variety of gaming options, including slots, table games, and live casino offerings. The platform is dedicated to providing players with exciting, fair, and innovative ways to engage with the world of gaming. citing, fair, and innovative ways to engage with the world of gaming.
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