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WGI and GEMO Meet with Queen Rania Foundation to Discuss Social Development Efforts in Jordan
Amman, Jordan–(Newsfile Corp. – February 22, 2023) – On Feb. 22, 2023, Jasmine Wang and Robin J. Lewis, Co-Chairs of Worldview Global Impact (WGI), a New York-registered non-profit committed to promoting the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) around the world, met with representatives of the Queen Rania Foundation for Education and Development (QRF), established by Her Majesty Queen Rania Al Abdullah to improve educational outcomes for children and young people in Jordan and the Middle East.
During the meetings, WGI and QRF discussed important social issues of mutual interest, including plans for the expanded early childhood development program supported by WGI and GEMO – the leader of science-backed anti-aging technology. Wang lauded Her Majesty and QRF’s contributions to education and Arabic literacy.
For its part, QRF expressed its appreciation for both organizations and their contributions towards effective social impact initiatives. WGI and GEMO’s support has further enabled QRF to move towards a multi-year campaign to empower parents as their children’s first educators. This partnership will have a direct impact on supporting parents and their children in the first years of their life.
QRF – Transforming Education
QRF believes every child and young person in Jordan and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) deserves a quality education. It works to identify and address gaps in the education system, particularly in the area of Arabic literacy. The foundation develops innovative, evidence-backed, and often technology-driven programs that are designed to accelerate and improve the learning outcomes . By partnering with subject matter experts and using a rigorous strategy of piloting, evaluating, and improving project implementations before scaling deployments, QRF is focusing on system-changing initiatives for the MENA region.
WGI – Working Toward the SDGs Around the World
WGI was established to help bring the world’s most promising social impact initiatives to life. By promoting new visions of sustainability and positive social impact via forums, conferences, impact investing, training, education, art exhibitions, and other innovative pathways, WGI aims to raise young people’s awareness of the SDGs, create local youth communities and networks that work toward achieving the SDGs, and promotes the global scale-up of best practices while also cultivating the sustainable development leaders of the future.
Jasmine Wang actively seeks organizations, institutions, and individuals around the world that are dedicated to promoting sustainability and social impact programs. GEMO has been recognized by Wang as a major contributor to social advancement for years, which is why this support to the Queen Rania Foundation was deemed appropriate.
GEMO and the Science of Anti-Aging Therapy
GEMO is a pioneer in the medical cosmetology and regenerative medicine spaces, whose anti-aging technology delivers exceptional results and more youthful skin. Created in collaboration with subject matter experts, scientists and researchers, it is rewriting the anti-aging script by helping women around the world stay younger for longer.
GEMO’s breakthroughs in anti-aging therapy and youth treatment systems are rooted in European imperial anti-aging technology and have led the European market for more than half a century. Incorporating the long-lasting anti-aging technologies of the Switzerland-based Clinic Lémanic, founded in Lausanne, Switzerland in 1998 by Darrell Jacobs and Dr. Véronique Emmenegger, these have had a long-lasting impact on anti-aging and youth technologies for several decades.
To learn more about this news or for more stories on how high-impact social causes are changing lives around the world, please reach out to Jasmine Wang at [email protected].
Resources
WGI: https://www.worldviewglobal.org/about-us-1
QRF: https://www.qrf.org/en
GEMO: http://www.gemoglobal.com/index.php/brand
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In an era defined by rapid innovation and regulatory shifts, today’s blockchain briefing spotlights five pivotal developments: enterprise-grade data integration, municipal crypto pilots, state-level policy hearings, AI-powered token growth, and secure communications on a public ledger. Across these stories, three key trends emerge:
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Enterprise Adoption & Data Integration
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Government Experimentation & Oversight
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AI & Security Innovations in Crypto
Below, we dissect each story’s essence, unpack its broader implications, and offer opinion-driven insight for Web3 stakeholders.
1. Space and Time Joins Forces with Microsoft Fabric
Source: Chainwire / The Defiant
On May 20, 2025, Space and Time Labs (SXT)—a zero-knowledge data platform backed by Microsoft’s M12 Ventures—announced integration of its multichain index (Bitcoin, Sui, Ethereum) into Microsoft Fabric’s OneLake environment. This partnership delivers real-time, verifiable blockchain data directly within Azure, enabling developers and enterprises to build data-driven Web3 and AI applications without custom pipelines.
Opinion: Embedding verifiable on-chain data into mainstream analytics tools marks a watershed moment. As traditional enterprises crave decentralized insights, Fabric’s native access to SXT’s ZK-proven data could accelerate blockchain analytics, foster hybrid cloud-Web3 solutions, and reduce vendor lock-in. Expect more legacy tech giants to pursue similar alliances.
2. New York City Eyes Crypto for Taxes & Records
Source: DL News
Mayor Eric Adams revealed plans to form a Digital Assets Advisory Council to explore crypto-based payments for municipal services, including taxes, birth/death certificates, and land records. While specifics remain under wraps, Adams highlighted zero-knowledge proofs as a privacy-preserving tool for public documentation on distributed ledgers.
Opinion: New York’s initiative signals growing municipal appetite for blockchain beyond investments. By potentially accepting tax payments in crypto and securing vital records on-chain, NYC could pioneer use cases that blend transparency with privacy. However, pilot programs must rigorously address volatility, regulatory compliance, and digital inclusion to avoid disenfranchising underserved communities.
3. Wyoming Committee Explores Blockchain, AI & Right-to-Repair
Source: Wyoming Public Media
During its first interim meeting (May 14–15, Jackson Hole), Wyoming’s Select Committee on Blockchain, Financial Technology and Digital Innovation reviewed the state’s proposed Wyoming Stable Token—tethered 1:1 to USD—and examined AI governance and right-to-repair legislation. The Stable Token Commission anticipates a July 4 alpha launch, while lawmakers debated CBDC distinctions, tokenized real-world assets, and consumer repair rights.
Opinion: Wyoming continues to cement its reputation as a blockchain haven. Explicit carve-outs distinguishing stablecoins from CBDCs, coupled with regulatory sandboxes for AI and repair laws, underscore a holistic approach to innovation. Other states should monitor Wyoming’s alpha testing outcomes to inform balanced policy frameworks that nurture Web3 while safeguarding consumer interests.
4. AI Tokens Surge in Crypto’s New Tango
Source: The Economic Times
Himanshi Lohchab reports that AI-centric utility tokens—built to autonomously execute services like compute renting (Render), predictive analytics (SingularityNET), and data marketplaces (Ocean Protocol)—have seen market caps soar from $2.7 billion to nearly $30 billion within a year. Key players include Near Protocol’s AI modules, ICP, The Graph, and emerging AI agents that generate revenue per usage. Institutional interest from Grayscale, BlackRock, and Fidelity further validates the trend.
Opinion: The AI-blockchain convergence is no fleeting fad. AI tokens promise programmable revenue streams and decentralized toolchains, but they also introduce autonomous risk vectors—buggy smart contracts, accountability gaps, and regulatory ambiguity. Security audits, standardized interoperability protocols, and clear legal frameworks will be crucial to sustain investor confidence.
5. BSV Association Selects Binarii Labs for Secure Communications
Source: CoinGeek (via PRNewswire)
The BSV Association has designated Binarii Labs to implement BinariiDSM, an encrypted file exchange and messaging suite that logs proofs of record on the BSV blockchain. This integration ensures immutable audit trails, data resilience, and end-to-end confidentiality for enterprises seeking verifiable trust without centralized intermediaries.
Opinion: As data privacy regulations tighten globally, blockchain-anchored communication platforms like BinariiDSM offer a compelling alternative to legacy VPNs and secure email. By immutably recording metadata on-chain, organizations can demonstrate compliance, simplify audits, and deter insider threats. Look for BSV’s secure-messaging model to inspire similar offerings on other smart-contract platforms.
Conclusion: Navigating a Dynamic Blockchain Frontier
Today’s stories reaffirm that blockchain is no longer an experimental niche—it’s permeating analytics, public services, legislative agendas, tokenomics, and secure communications. To thrive:
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Forge Strategic Alliances: Enterprises should partner with ZK and data-fabric innovators to embed blockchain insights into their analytics stacks.
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Pilot Pragmatically: Municipalities must balance visionary crypto use cases with compliance, volatility management, and equitable access.
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Craft Balanced Policy: States can emulate Wyoming’s sandbox approach—distinguishing stablecoins from CBDCs, while addressing AI and repair rights.
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Secure the Autonomous Agent Era: As AI tokens multiply, enforce rigorous security audits and interoperability standards.
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Leverage On-Chain Trust: Consider blockchain-anchored communications for immutable audit trails and enhanced data resilience.
By embracing these actions, organizations and policymakers can harness blockchain’s transformative power while mitigating emerging risks.
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