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06-06-2025
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Jellybean™ Partners with Callaway to Reimagine Publishing for the Digital Age on Aptos
Jellybean™, Aptos, and Callaway launch Ely Callaway's digitally enhanced memoir "The Unconquerable Game." Each physical book features QR codes unlocking AI-narrated audiobooks, exclusive videos, and evolving digital content, transforming physical products into interactive digital portals and demonstrating mainstream blockchain adoption through real-world Courtesy of Jellybean™ NEW YORK, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- In a landmark collaboration, Jellybean™, Aptos, and Callaway Arts & Entertainment are transforming how consumers interact with physical products, starting with books. The upcoming memoir titled 'The Unconquerable Game: My Life in Golf & Business' by Callaway founder Ely Callaway will launch as the first digitally enhanced memoir powered by Jellybean™'s interactive product platform, built on the Aptos, the next-generation Layer 1 blockchain. This partnership marks a turning point for the publishing industry, where print becomes a living digital portal. A Smart Book for a New Era Each copy of 'The Unconquerable Game: My Life in Golf & Business' features a unique Jellybean™ QR code embedded inside the book. When scanned, readers unlock an evolving digital experience, including: the world's first AI-narrated audiobook delivered in Ely Callaway's voice, never-before-seen archival videos, personal interviews, and behind-the-scenes content, and collectible digital memorabilia tied to Callaway's iconic golf legacy. But it doesn't stop there. The book acts as a daily interactive portal, inviting readers back again and again to explore new content—from exclusive golf tips and motivational quotes to rotating media pulled from Callaway's personal archives. This memoir is designed to grow with its reader, long after the last page. 'This launch shows what's possible when iconic brands embrace innovation,' says Bart Lipski, CEO & co-founder of Jellybean™. 'We're proving that physical products don't have to be static. They can evolve, respond, and surprise. With Callaway, we've built something that keeps the conversation going long after the last page.' Why the Book Matters This isn't just about books—it's about the future of brand engagement. Jellybean™ is laying the foundation for a new standard, where every product, from books to golf clubs to fashion to CPG, can unlock immersive digital experiences. By bringing real blue-chip brands like Callaway unto Aptos, Jellybean™ is helping drive mainstream blockchain adoption, not through hype, but through real-world utility and seamless customer experiences. 'This is what real adoption looks like, on-chain experiences embedded in everyday objects, powered by composable infrastructure and seamless UX,' said Ash Pampati, Head of Ecosystem at Aptos Foundation. 'Jellybean™ is abstracting away the unnecessary friction while preserving the magic of Web3.' Callaway's memoir is just the beginning. With a modular CMS and enterprise-ready backend, Jellybean™ enables brands to launch powerful digital layers on top of physical products, without the friction of Web3 complexity. 'The Unconquerable Game: My Life in Golf & Business' will be released globally, featuring Jellybean™-powered access. Pre-orders are available via Amazon and major booksellers. For partnership inquiries or to experience a Jellybean™ demo, please contact:hello@ About Jellybean™ Jellybean™ is a SaaS platform and the emerging global standard for connecting brands with their end customers through product digitization. Co-developed with Aptos and powered by on-chain infrastructure, Jellybean™ delivers trust, authenticity, and insight at scale, enabling any product to become a dynamic digital touchpoint. Think of it as the Shopify for product digitization. Please visit for more information. About Aptos Aptos is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain. Aptos' breakthrough technology, scalable infrastructure and user safeguards are designed to power the next generation of financial systems by offering unparalleled high throughput and low latency that can scale to billions of users. Contact Details: Contact person: Bart LipskiCompany: JellybeanEmail: bart@ in to access your portfolio
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13-02-2025
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China's Plateauing Fuel Use Is Without Precedent, IEA Says
(Bloomberg) -- A slowdown in the growth of China's fuel use is without precedent for a country at its stage of economic development, the International Energy Agency said. Why American Mobility Ground to a Halt Saudi Arabia's Neom Signs $5 Billion Deal for AI Data Center SpaceX Bid to Turn Texas Starbase Into City Is Set for Vote in May Cutting Arena Subsidies Can Help Cover Tax Cuts, Think Tank Says Rapid uptake of alternative transport, coupled with shifts in the Asian nation's economy, mean fuel use is close to plateauing and may already have done so. There's may be a small drop in fuel use this year, the Paris-based adviser said. 'For China's fuel growth trajectory to be leveling off at this early stage of development is without historical precedent,' the IEA said. 'This slide is likely to accelerate over the medium-term, which would be sufficient to generate a plateau in total China oil demand this decade.' China's use of the three most important fuel products - gasoline, jet/kerosene and gasoil - declined slightly to 8.1 million barrels a day in 2024, the IEA said in its monthly Oil Market Report. This is just below 2021 levels and narrowly above 2019 use. For 2025, the agency anticipates a modest gain of 210,000 barrels a day in China's oil demand but there are signs the country's fuel consumption 'may even have passed its peak.' A slump in the construction sector, historically a cornerstone of gasoil use, alongside persistently underwhelming consumer spending, which is closely associated with personal mobility and gasoline demand, has meant that recent economic gains appear to have been less oil intensive than in the past, according to the IEA. New electric vehicles currently account for half of car sales, undercutting around 250,000 to 300,000 barrels a day of demand growth in 2024. The wider use of compressed and liquefied natural gas in road freight displaced around 150,000 barrels a day, the report showed. Expansion in the provision of public transport, especially high-speed rail, has also contributed to the weakening in fuel use. These fuel substitutions have suppressed demand growth by around 1.2 million barrels a day since 2019 and will cancel out a further 400,000 barrels a day this year, mainly due to accelerating EV penetration, the IEA said. Elon Musk's DOGE Is a Force Americans Can't Afford to Ignore The Game Changer: How Ely Callaway Remade Golf How Oura's Smart Ring Bridged the Gap From Tech Bros to Normies Why Fast Food Could Be MAHA's Next Target Trump's Tariffs Make Currency Trading Cool Again After Years of Decline ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
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13-02-2025
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Trend Micro Shares Leap 16% on Report of Takeover Battle
(Bloomberg) -- Trend Micro Inc. shares jumped the most since November 2023 on reports that several private equity firms are vying to take over the $8.5 billion Japanese cybersecurity firm. Why American Mobility Ground to a Halt Saudi Arabia's Neom Signs $5 Billion Deal for AI Data Center SpaceX Bid to Turn Texas Starbase Into City Is Set for Vote in May Cutting Arena Subsidies Can Help Cover Tax Cuts, Think Tank Says Bain Capital, Advent International and EQT AB are among firms expressing interest in taking the company private, Reuters reported, citing unidentified sources. KKR may also be involved, the agency said. Shares of Trend Micro, which competes against the likes of McAfee, soared as much as 16% Thursday morning in Tokyo. Japan is seeing a surge in buyout activity, fueled by a weak yen and regulatory pressure on companies to boost shareholder returns. Activists have also ramped up their buying, setting a record for investing in Japan with purchases of at least ¥1.2 trillion ($7.8 billion) worth of Japanese stocks, according to data compiled by Bloomberg Intelligence. Many would-be buyers end up targeting the same companies, however. Last year, Blackstone Inc. inked a $1.7 billion deal for Japanese romance manga provider Infocom Corp. after bidding against KKR and Sony Music Entertainment. KKR is now fighting Bain in a battle over Fuji Soft Inc. Elon Musk's DOGE Is a Force Americans Can't Afford to Ignore The Game Changer: How Ely Callaway Remade Golf How Oura's Smart Ring Bridged the Gap From Tech Bros to Normies Why Fast Food Could Be MAHA's Next Target Trump's Tariffs Make Currency Trading Cool Again After Years of Decline ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Sign in to access your portfolio
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13-02-2025
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Australia Accuses PLA Jet of Unsafe Actions Over South China Sea
(Bloomberg) -- Australia has accused the Chinese air force of an 'unsafe and unprofessional interaction' with one of Canberra's military aircraft over the South China Sea during a routine maritime surveillance operation. Why American Mobility Ground to a Halt Saudi Arabia's Neom Signs $5 Billion Deal for AI Data Center SpaceX Bid to Turn Texas Starbase Into City Is Set for Vote in May Cutting Arena Subsidies Can Help Cover Tax Cuts, Think Tank Says An air force patrol plane had been flying across the body of water on Feb. 11 when a People's Liberation Army fighter jet released flares in close proximity to the Australian aircraft, the defense department in Canberra said Thursday. 'This was an unsafe and unprofessional manoeuvre that posed a risk to the aircraft and personnel,' the department said in a statement. It added that no injuries were sustained by Australian military personnel and the aircraft was left undamaged. Chinese officials were not immediately available for comment. Relations between Australia and China have rapidly improved over the past three years since the election of the center-left Labor government. Yet at the same time, military incidents between the two nations have threatened to hurt ties. In May last year, both countries blamed each other for a potentially dangerous interaction over the Yellow Sea, where Australia accused a Chinese aircraft of 'releasing flares along the flight path' of one of its helicopters. Beijing denied the accusations. Six months earlier, two Australian navy divers were injured by sonar pulses after a standoff with a Chinese naval vessel. The Game Changer: How Ely Callaway Remade Golf Elon Musk's DOGE Is a Force Americans Can't Afford to Ignore How Oura's Smart Ring Bridged the Gap From Tech Bros to Normies Why Fast Food Could Be MAHA's Next Target Trump's Tariffs Make Currency Trading Cool Again After Years of Decline ©2025 Bloomberg L.P.
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13-02-2025
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Japan's Producer Price Gains Quicken, Keeping BOJ on Hike Path
(Bloomberg) -- The pace of gains in Japan's corporate goods prices accelerated last month to the fastest clip in 19 months, keeping the Bank of Japan on track for further interest rate hikes. Why American Mobility Ground to a Halt Saudi Arabia's Neom Signs $5 Billion Deal for AI Data Center SpaceX Bid to Turn Texas Starbase Into City Is Set for Vote in May Cutting Arena Subsidies Can Help Cover Tax Cuts, Think Tank Says The Forgotten French Architect Who Rebuilt Marseille The measure of input prices for Japanese firms rose 4.2% in January from a year earlier, the BOJ reported Thursday. The gain, led by agricultural products such as rice, was bigger than the consensus estimate of 4% and compared with a revised 3.9% advance a month earlier. The data are likely to support growing market views that the BOJ's current policy cycle could feature hikes that are faster and culminate in a higher terminal rate than many previously expected. The shift in thinking has helped spur repricing in the bond market. Japan's 10-year bond yields continued to rise Thursday, hitting the highest level almost in 15 years. The BOJ raised its benchmark rate to the highest level in 17 years last month as inflation and the economy continued to perform in line with the expectations of authorities. In a Bloomberg survey conducted following the January policy gathering, more than half of BOJ watchers said they expect the next hike to come in July. In their risk scenarios, 45% said the action could be taken as early as the board meeting that concludes on May 1. BOJ Governor Kazuo Ueda said earlier this week that he will continue to carefully monitor inflation as it's possible that recent gains in food prices will be sustained. The Game Changer: How Ely Callaway Remade Golf Elon Musk's DOGE Is a Force Americans Can't Afford to Ignore How Oura's Smart Ring Bridged the Gap From Tech Bros to Normies Why Fast Food Could Be MAHA's Next Target Trump's Tariffs Make Currency Trading Cool Again After Years of Decline ©2025 Bloomberg L.P. Sign in to access your portfolio
