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PayPal Opens Its Doors to Crypto

It is quite remarkable to see how PayPal’s outlook on digital currency has changed over time. It is clear that the largest payment processor in the world is anxious to get in on the cryptocurrency action, having previously sent cryptic emails warning consumers against any crypto-related actions and now accepting cryptocurrencies. On October 21, PayPal finally made the eagerly awaited news that it would be entering the cryptocurrency sector gradually after months of rumours. Further, you can visit immediate-gpt.org

Initial Steps in Crypto Adoption

PayPal’s U.S. account holders will first be able to purchase, sell, and store popular cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum, and Litecoin in an e-wallet. In the first half of 2021, the company plans to extend its crypto service to Venmo, a peer-to-peer subsidiary, making digital currencies more widely available. Additionally, PayPal wants to expand the number of countries that can use its cryptocurrency services. By the beginning of the next year, the company also wants to let consumers make crypto payments to over 26 million merchants who utilise its platform.

PayPal partnered up with Paxos Trust Company, which has the requisite regulatory clearance to offer these services, to obtain the necessary licences and regulatory permits for this move. Additionally, the payment processor obtained a BitLicense from the New York State Department of Financial Services, enabling it to run its cryptocurrency services in the state. While PayPal maintained that its licence was exclusive, it is important to remember that BitLicense has been there since 2015, however, it has been given out selectively.

Reasons Behind PayPal’s Crypto Move

PayPal cited a number of factors for entering the cryptocurrency market. First and foremost, the organisation wants to learn more about digital currencies and other next-generation fintech services. Second, it aims to aid in the public acceptance of cryptocurrencies, possibly accelerating the process of integrating them. PayPal also wants to maintain its market share in light of the fact that rivals such as Square have already embraced crypto payment methods.

Impact on the Crypto Market

The news of PayPal’s announcement had a big impact on the cryptocurrency market. In June, when rumours of the company’s probable entry into the cryptocurrency market first appeared, Bitcoin’s price increased by 4% in a single day. Now that the formal confirmation has been made, Bitcoin has already risen to its highest level since July 2019, and the rest of the market is also on the upswing. Since the company’s stock also increased by 4%, marking its highest day gain in the previous 30 days, the news of PayPal’s crypto integration appears to be a win-win situation for all parties involved.

Addressing Volatility Concerns

PayPal’s approach to managing volatility concerns is one notable aspect of its cryptocurrency business. The business stated that it would use a new method for fiat currency settlement, thereby reducing the impact of changes in cryptocurrency prices on transactions. Additionally, as a sign of its dedication to giving users a safe and reliable payment experience, PayPal committed to pay for any losses that merchants may incur as a result of the volatility in Bitcoin prices.

Future Implications of PayPal’s Move

The fact that PayPal has entered the cryptocurrency market has a big impact on how commonly accepted and used digital currencies become. PayPal might be a key player in spreading the public’s understanding and awareness of cryptocurrencies through its massive user base and extensive reach. The action also demonstrates the increasing acceptance of digital assets among conventional financial institutions and paves the way for more innovations and integrations.

Conclusion

The adoption of cryptocurrencies by PayPal is an important milestone in the world of digital currencies. The participation of PayPal, one of the top payment processors in the world, is likely to accelerate the adoption of digital currencies and increase interest from both institutional and retail investors. PayPal is well-positioned to have a big impact on the cryptocurrency market, determining its future course and ability to be a disruptive force in the worldwide financial landscape, through its large user base and high regulatory compliance.

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Katy Perry + Friends

Katy Perry & Friends hosted the first annual Light Up The Court Pickleball Tournament at the Montecito Club in Katy’s hometown of Santa Barbara, CA. All proceeds from the event will benefit Firework Foundation. Founded in 2019 by Katy and her sister, Angela Lerche, the foundation’s mission is to empower children from underserved communities by igniting their inner light through the arts.

The tournament kicked off with a round robin of players that included Jason Collins, Kate Hudson, James Valentine, Lauren Sanchez, Corey Gamble, Meghan Trainor, Daryl Sabara, Rob Lowe and John Owen Lowe, local pickleball enthusiasts and several top professional pickleball players – Federico Staksrud, Mary Brascia, Maggie Brascia and Thomas Wilson. After Eric Geeb and Brett Williams took the championship title in the 2023 Light Up The Court Pickleball Tournament, they played a match against Mary Brascia and Thomas Wilson.

Topping off the event, which was produced by Ngoc Nguyen (Nguyen Strategies), was a mic’d exhibition that pitted Katy and Federico Staksrud against Orlando Bloom and Maggie Brascia. After an intensely close match, Team Katy emerged victorious 13-11. Celsius

sponsored the VIP Players Lawn and other event sponsors included Stanley, The Pick, Malk Milk, CRBN and Selkirk, which gave guests a chance to preview their unreleased LUXX paddles and Pro S1 balls, which won’t be on the market until later this year. Guests enjoyed sipping on De Soi, Cascade, Amass and Avaline and had the opportunity to bid on a Moke vehicle that was auctioned off.

Camp counselors from Firework Foundation’s Camp Firework were on hand to distribute custom camper designed Katy Perry Collections shoes, and share information about the organization’s marquee initiative, a 3-day sleep-away experience in nature where up to 90 kids are provided a space to discover their spark through artistic programming and bring that sparkle home to their communities. The foundation has also partnered with organizations such as Boys and Girls Clubs of America, LAAMP (founded by Stargate, Katy’s collaborators on “Firework”), Young Producers Group and FIDM on music and mentorship programs and, for camp alumni, leaders-in-training programs. Katy and Angela were interviewed in this Firework Foundation segment from the Lifetime special about Variety’s 2022 “Power of Women: The Changemakers.”

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Shiseido + Barracco

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An intimate wine reception and exhibit was hosted by Shiseido, a 150-year-old Japanese luxury beauty brand, for Emmy-nominated shutterbug Enzo Barracco. The Skin of Rock Galapagos is a beautiful interpretation of the earth’s beautiful creatures while they are in their actual habitat. Special guests were given a copy of his fine works and a tote full of some of the brand’s best sellers after the welcoming reception.

It was a epic evening in support of our fellow creatives, endangered species, and our planet.

A portion of the proceeds from the auction will be donated to WSL One Ocean, the nonprofit initiative of the World Surf League.

Taylor Swift – Cruel Summer

Taylor Swift just captured #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 with “Cruel Summer.” With this achievement, she has once again made history and become “The First Female Artist To Score Ten #1 Hits on the Billboard Hot 100 and Ten #1 Albums on the Billboard 200.” Since its release over a year ago, Midnights has not left the top 10 of the Billboard 200. Notably, the standout track “Anti-Hero” held the #1 spot for eight weeks and is the longest charting song of her career. The track has not left the Billboard Hot 100 chart for a full year. This week with “Cruel Summer,” Taylor claims her 30th .week at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.

“Cruel Summer” has historically completed “The Longest Run For a Female Soloist From a Hot 100 Debut to #1 (Non-Holiday),” climbing to the top after four years and two months. This marks the “Longest Climb for a Non-Holiday Female Track from Release Date” and the “Second Longest Climb for a Non-Holiday Track in the Soundscan Era from Release Date.”

“Cruel Summer” logs the first #1 from her acclaimed 2019 blockbuster album, Lover. “You Need to Calm Down” and “ME!” both impressively peaked at #2 on the chart.

1989 (Taylor’s Version) the fourth installment of her records will be out this Friday, October 27.

CB is Sensational

Grammy winning singer/songwriter Chris Brown shares his new track and video “Sensational” featuring Davido and Lojay out now via RCA Records – click here to listen. The track comes alongside a child.-directed visual that highlights those signature Chris Brown dance moves and specials effects. Brown has announced his new album 11:11 that is set to be released November 11^th via RCA Records.

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This release follows Chris Brown’s summer release, “Summer Too Hot” – click here to listen / click here to watch. Directed by Christian Breslauer, the video showcases dancers from all of Brown’s past eras in a vibrant, playful way that asserts that love rules all. It is an ode to a passionate summer in Los Angeles where he is continuing to level up and find his groove, while also acknowledging the people who have led him to where he is.

Brown released his Grammy nominated BREEZY (Deluxe) album in July 2022 (click here to listen) and the alternative BREEZY – It’s Giving Christmas versionin November 2022 (click here to listen). The deluxe version added Anderson .Paak and Davido to the already star-studded list of features from major artists that included H.E.R., Jack Harlow, Bryson Tiller and more. Throughout his career, Brown has continued to break records – even his own – and received a plethora of accolades. Chris Brown currently stands as the R&B singer with the most Hot 100 entries in Billboard history to-date.

Over the past three years alone, he’s garnered nominations and wins from multiple award shows. “Go Crazy” won three Soul Train Awards in 2020 for Song of the Year, Best Collaboration and Best Dance Performance and garnered seven more nominations in 2021. He was also nominated for seven Billboard Music Awards, including Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Album and Top R&B Song (“Go Crazy”), four BET Awards including Video of the Year (“Go Crazy”) and Best Male R&B/Pop Artist, two BET Hip-Hop Awards for Best Hip-Hop Video (“Go Crazy”) and Best Duo or Group, and two MTV Video Music Awards for Best R&B Song (for two songs – “Go Crazy” and “Come Through” with H.E.R.). Chris recently won Favorite Male R&B Artist at the 2022 American Music Awards and Best R&B/Soul Male Artist at the 2022 Soul Train Awards. This year he’s been nominated for 4 BET Awards for Album of the Year, Best Male R&B/Hip-Hop Artist, Best Collaboration (“Call Me Every Day” feat. Wizkid) and Video of the Year (“WE (Warm Embrace)”) and is currently nominated for an MTV VMA nomination (“Best R&B” with Chlöe).

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Blockbusta

Celebrated hip-hop luminary, Busta Rhymes, renowned for his lyrical brilliance and enduring contributions to the genre, has just unveiled a groundbreaking announcement in an exclusive in-studio film clip. The iconic MC is gearing up to release his long-anticipated new studio album, “BLOCKBUSTA,” in partnership with an exceptional team who bring an unprecedented amount of star power as project curators. You can’t get a mind squad with any more cultural equity than Pharrell Williams, Timbaland, Swizz Beatz and Busta Rhymes himself. All serve as Executive Producers on “BLOCKBUSTA.” Pre-order the album HERE

In the video available HERE, Swizz Beatz, proudly introduces the extraordinary alliance working with Busta Rhymes on “BLOCKBUSTA.” There’s Pharrell Williams, who he refers to as “The Pharaoh,” Timbaland, who he calls “The King,” and Swizz Beatz humbly refers to himself as “The Student.” All three super producers also helm tracks on the album in addition to their executive duties. This collaboration of four of hip-hop’s most prolific and celebrated heavyweights is poised to give rise to a dynamic masterpiece, destined to be embraced by fans across the globe. The LP is to be released on Friday November 24, 2023, by way of Busta Rhymes label, The Conglomerate Entertainment distributed by Epic Records/Sony Music Entertainment.

For the megastars joining forces with their close friend Busta Rhymes, working on “BLOCKBUSTA” was a labor of love and brotherhood Timbaland expressed his gratitude, in the film clip stating to Bus, “I’m so grateful that you chose me to be a part of your legacy.” Pharrell passionately added to Busta “You really feel illuminated; this illumination is good because I think people are going to be able to get and feel that.” Their enthusiasm is palpable, heralding the launch of a historic musical endeavor.

The year 2023 has been a monumental year for Busta Rhymes, as he received the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at the B.E.T Awards. This accolade celebrated his heralded legacy over the years and his continued impact on the world of entertainment. Busta Rhymes, accompanied by five of his six children, graced the awards show and the red carpet, making it a heartwarming, family-centered celebration.

As anticipation continues to mount for “BLOCKBUSTA,” one of the album’s tracks, “Beach Ball,” featuring the emerging femcee BIA, has garnered significant attention in the run-up to the 2024 Grammy Awards. It is under consideration in multiple Grammy categories, including Song of the Year, Record of the Year, Best Rap Performance, and Best Music Video, further cementing Busta Rhymes’ legacy as a dominant force in hip-hop.

Busta’s latest single is “Luxury Life” featuring Coi Leray. The song, produced by Swizz Beatz and Busta Rhymes, finds both MCs speaking their clout while providing a banger to put any club into overdrive.

Fans have been and are continuing to go into frenzy from seeing Busta Rhymes, live as well. Busta and his family Spliff Star and DJ Scratchator are currently overseas with headliner 50 Cent as part of “The Final Lap Tour.” After selling out everywhere in the U.S. this past summer and into fall, the acclaimed 90 city outing has gone international, exciting ticket holders in foreign countries.

Toss In, Toss Out

Coca-Cola announced it is teaming up with America’s most beloved local pizza spots to launch Toss In, Take Out – a restaurant takeover series serving up iconic slices and pies, not for any amount of money, but instead, for the act of recycling one plastic bottle!

The takeovers will kick-off at the famous Bleecker Street Pizza in New York City on October 24 before popping up at Goodfellas in Atlanta on November 2 andLou Malnati’s in Chicago on November 7.

Toss In, Take Out is in celebration of the expansion of Coca-Cola Trademark brands (Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, Coca-Cola Flavors) 20-oz bottles made from 100% recycled plastic* to new markets such as Chicago, Atlanta, and the Pacific Northwest.

A classic NY slice, Chicago deep-dish…any way you slice it, few things pair better with pizza than an ice-cold Coca-Cola. For one day only, those who bring in an empty plastic beverage bottle (including non-Coke products) to be recycled have the opportunity to use it as currency in exchange for their hometown’s pizza and an ice-cold, 20-oz 100% recycled plastic bottle* of Coca-Cola (their choice of Coke, Diet Coke, Coke Zero or DASANI).

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Tiago PZK + Rolling Stone

Tiago PZK, already a much-honored recording star at various awards shows, is now up for three trophies: Voice Of The Audience at the first Rolling Stone En Español Awards and Best Latin Collaboration and Best Urban Collaboration in the Global Latin category at the Los40 Santander Awards 2023.

The winner of the Voice Of The Audience category is chosen through an online vote conducted by Rolling Stone En Español. Tiago PZK will perform at the award show, which kicks off at 6:30 p.m. eastern on October 26th at the Fillmore Miami Beach at the Jackie Gleason Theater. The show will be streamed live on TNT and HBO Max.

Tiago PZK’s two nominations at The Los40 Santander Awards 2023 are shared honors with duet vocalist Nathy Peluso for “Ella Tiene” in the Best Latin Collaboration and with a host of Argentine notables for “Los Del Espacio” in the Best Urban Collaboration: María Becerra, LIT killah, Rusherking, Emilia, Duki, FMK and Big One. The 17th edition of the prestigious awards gala is set to take place Nov. 3 at the Wizink Center in Madrid.

Separately, Tiago PZK is a featured artist on “I’ll Be There,” the bilingual hit single just released by DJ/producer icon Robin Schulz that also includes Tiago PZK’s esteemed duet partner, Rita Ora.

Meanwhile, Tiago PZK continues to prep his next full-length, due out in 2024.

ELYSIAN BREWING TEAMS UP WITH GEORGETOWN

Brace yourselves, mortals and otherworldly souls, for Elysian Brewing, the masterminds behind the first-ever Imperial Pumpkin Ale, are back to send shivers down your spine this Halloween. There’s nothing scarier than standing face to face with the empty shelves of a costume store right before Halloween, so two Seattle staples have joined forces to prevent last-minute costume debacles and ensure you have something memorably terrifying in time for Halloween. Georgetown Morgue, Seattle’s premier haunted house, and Elysian Brewing are set to summon terror on the Emerald City with the introduction of “Morbid Makeover,” a sweepstake that will offer five winners the chance to undergo the ultimate haunted makeover.

As part of “Morbid Makeover,” five twisted souls will encounter an eerie transformation that will leave them spooked at the site of their own reflection. Each of the unlucky winners will partake in an exclusive costume fitting at the infamous Georgetown Morgue, where they will have the chance to take on a bone-chilling Halloween persona, guided by the nimble hands of the haunted house’s professional team of costume designers and makeup artists. From sinister doctors and malevolent nurses to ravenous zombies and creaking skeletons that are sure to haunt your dreams, each custom costume will be more hair-raising than the next and, best of all, it’s theirs to keep.

Seattle residents ages 21+ who are brave enough to enter can do so by visiting any of Elysian’s three pubs to fill out an entry form between Tuesday, October 10 through Wednesday, October 18. No purchase is required to enter, so do so at your own risk. Winners will be notified on Thursday, October 19, and following their fitting, will pick up the personalized costume and have their makeup applied on Saturday, October 28, at Elysian Brewing’s Capitol Hill location.

“We brewed a possessed pumpkin beer with Chucky in 2022, and created the world’s scariest delivery service the year prior to that,”saidJoe Bisacca, co-founder of Elysian Brewing. “Morbid Makeover is the next chapter in Halloween horror courtesy of Elysian Brewing. If you haven’t already guessed, we’re about as pumped up for Halloween as we are for pumpkin beer.”

Once equipped with an extraordinary costume, all that’s needed is a party to flaunt it at. On Saturday, October 28th, from 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM, Elysian will also transform its Capitol Hill brewery into the ultimate destination for horror fans and thrill seekers alike as they host a free Halloween party for ages 21+ filled with pumpkin-infused elixirs, pulsating beats spun by a menacing live DJ, pumpkin-tapping ceremonies that might just awaken ancient spirits, and a cauldron full of spine-tingling surprises.

Those located outside of Seattle can still participate by purchasing one of Elysian’s famous Pumpkin Packs, which are available nationwide. Head over to find.elysianbrewing.com to locate one near you. Trust us, this variety pack is to die for!

For more information on Elysian Brewing’s “Morbid Makeover” and to view the official rules, please visit www.elysianbrewing.com/morbid-makeover. Be sure to follow Elysian on social media at @elysianbrewing for additional updates.

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About‌ Elysian Brewing ‌

Elysian Brewing opened its doors in 1996 when bold art and music defined Seattle. Over the past 25 years, the brewery team has carried this same spirit in the way they brew their beer – shaking up classic styles, using unusual ingredients, and learning from experimentation. They push creativity beyond their brews. Each beer label is made by an in-house team that pulls inspiration from design, photography, clay, paint, needlepoint, and even the occasional tattoo. Have a beer at one of the brewery’s Seattle locations, or check out www.elysianbrewing.com / @elysianbrewing.

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