United by a shared vision and commitment to bold, on-the-ground environmental action with local partners, the two organizations will combine their expertise to maximize impact, bringing together Re:wild's extensive conservation impact around the globe with Age of Union's powerful storytelling, art, and action-oriented conservation initiatives. The first major project together will focus on protecting Madagascar's biodiversity with a USD 1 million commitment to combat deforestation and species extinction in one of the world's most threatened ecosystems."We are incredibly proud to announce our partnership with Re:wild, an organization that shares our deep commitment to conservation and protecting wildlife," says Dax Dasilva, Founder of Age of Union. "At Age of Union, our mission is to unite humanity with nature in hopes of solving critical environmental challenges. By joining forces, we are aligning our strategies to amplify our work on the ground and creating a future where the wild not only survives, but thrives."The partnership was officially announced yesterday at South by Southwest (SXSW) Convention in Austin, Texas, during the panel Can Immersive Art Save Planet Earth?, featuring Dax Dasilva and Re:wild CEO and Chair Wes Sechrest, where the discussion explored the intersection of conservation, art, and technology as tools for driving environmental awareness and action. This collaboration will amplify efforts to safeguard biodiversity, ecosystems and people; mobilize resources; and inspire global action for nature conservation."Age of Union aligns perfectly with the mission of Re:wild and our partners around the world," says Wes Sechrest, Chair and CEO of Re:wild. "Under the incredible leadership of Dax Dasilva, Age of Union has built up an impressive array of projects with partners, amplifying their work with innovative storytelling

BR-DGE, the breakthrough payment orchestration provider, today announces that Resident Advisor, a leading platform in the electronic music community, has selected BR-DGE to provide global orchestration services as it continues to expand internationally.Resident Advisor’s new platform will benefit from BR-DGE’s multi-acquiring, dynamic routing, and payment method connectivity services under a three-year deal. The initial phase of the partnership will include card and digital wallet optimisation for purchasing tickets through ecommerce and mobile channels, and will subsequently expand to provide local payment methods and new gateways to support better in-market services.Founded in 2001, London-based Resident Advisor helps people discover music, artists and events, and is dedicated to shining a light on the passionate people and communities around the world that make electronic music tick. Already processing millions of transactions a year, Resident Advisor is now developing a new core ticketing platform that integrates BR-DGE as its payments infrastructure to support its growth trajectory.David Selby, CEO of Resident Advisor, commented: “Resident Advisor’s new platform represents a paradigm shift in our technical capability and a significant acceleration in our long-term growth strategy. BR-DGE’s expertise in payments orchestration, coupled with their proven track record, makes them the ideal partner to support this evolution. Our phased rollout is designed to ensure seamless scalability while maintaining the integrity of the user experience. By working together, we will not only enhance the efficiency of our platform but also navigate the complexities of our expanding global presence.”A key factor in Resident Advisor’s decision was BR-DGE’s proven success in helping a range of enterprise merchants enhance their tech stacks and customer payment processes

Decrypt’s Art, Fashion, and Entertainment Hub. Discover SCENEThe closing event of Token2049’s Singapore edition on September 18-19 will close with a “glimpse into the future of live entertainment” thanks to spatial audio pioneers Polygon Productions, said the event’s founder Raphael Strauch.Taking place Friday, September 20 at the Marina Bay Sands’ SkyPark Observation Deck, CÉ LA VI restaurant and Club Lounge, After2049 will showcase musical acts including headliners WhoMadeWho, South African DJ and producer Da Capo, and returning acts ANONM, Leon, Milam and Mo-Shi.The performances will offer guests an “unprecedented audio-visual spectacle,” Strauch said in a press release accompanying the news. Attendees will be immersed in a 360° audio experience using Polygon Production’s audio technology, which deploys a circular array of speaker stacks powered by L-Acoustics L-ISA technology, enabling the music to move “above, around and through the audience.”“This will be an evening for the books,” said Nico Elliott, CEO of Polygon Productions.“The world’s largest crypto event”Taking place from September 18-19 at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, Token2049 is billed as the “world’s largest crypto event,” with 20,000 attendees from over 150 countries set to attend.The event’s line-up of speakers includes Binance CEO Richard Teng, Solana founder Anatoly Yakovenko and whistleblower Edward Snowden.AFTER 2049 is taking over the Marina Bay Sands Skypark Observation Deck on 20 September 2024. Stay tuned for details ✨ #AFTER2049 #Singapore pic.twitter.com/xy1JAkd2fR — AFTER 2049 (@after2049_) July 29, 2024Other names appearing at the conference include entrepreneur Balaji Srinivasan, Oracle Red Bull Racing Formula 1 driver Max Verstappen, Grammy-nominated artist Iggy Azalea and Blueprint founder Bryan Johnson.Alongside the conference, Token2049’s exhibition will showcase Web3 technologies and entertainment including interactive VR zones and immersive AI art experiences, with the event spilling out into the streets of Singapore across over 500 side events.Sponsored post by Token2049 Learn More about partnering with Decrypt