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Mogo Expands Crypto Portfolio with Corporate Investment in Ethereum Alongside its Existing Investment in Bitcoin

Mogo plans to Invest up to 5% of the value of its cash and Investment Portfolio in cryptocurrencies Investment complements Mogo’s broader cryptocurrency strategy including its recent investment in Canada’s leading digital asset platform, Coinsquare All figures in Canadian $ unless otherwise stated. VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mogo Inc. (NASDAQ:MOGO) (TSX:MOGO) (“Mogo” or the “Company”), a […]

Digital Dollar Project to Launch Pilot Programs to Explore Designs and Uses of a U.S. Central Bank Digital Currency

Project co-founder Accenture to provide initial funding for pilots, which marks next step in bringing the digital dollar closer to reality WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Digital Dollar Project (DDP) will launch at least five pilot programs over the next 12 months with interested stakeholders and DDP participants to measure the value of and inform the future design […]

EML & Frollo Unveil The Future Of Money Giving Lenders & FinTechs Early Access To Australia’s First-ever Open Banking Payments Platform

Payments and Open Banking pioneers EML and Frollo have combined forces to help lenders and FinTechs access the latest in banking technology and bridge the consumer trust gap with Australia’s most innovative white-label digital wallet product – Nuapay. BRISBANE, Australia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EML Payments Limited (ASX: EML) (S&P/ASX 200) and Frollo have made financial history with the […]

Blockchain Platform Fantom ($FTM) Crosses 3 Million Transactions

Fantom, the fastest blockchain platform, is consistently surpassing users’ and investors’ expectations, and today, it’s celebrating surpassing 3 million transactions. SYDNEY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Fantom platform has been outperforming all expectations since its original introduction with its lightning-fast network speed and low transaction fees. More and more users have begun using the platform, as through Fantom’s innovative […]

SmartMetric Says That Its Biometric Fingerprint Protected Credit Card Turns the Ubiquitous Credit Card Into an In-Your-Wallet Powerful Computer Device

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ameritrade–SmartMetric, Inc. (OTCQB: SMME): SmartMetric, in creating a credit card that has an inbuilt fingerprint scanner, needed to create a super thin, powerful computer inside the card, in order to power the instantaneous finger print scanning of the card user’s fingerprint. This miniature electronics breakthrough by SmartMetric has resulted not only in a […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING The Apartment Academy Launches the Multifamily Industry’s First Operations-Focused Podcast, Featuring All-Star Lineup of Commercial Real Estate Industry Experts

The first of its kind podcast addresses the pain points in multifamily real estate operations LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Last bullet point of release issued April 29, 2021, start should read: Lease Insurance (instead of Security Deposit Insurance). The updated release reads: THE APARTMENT ACADEMY LAUNCHES THE MULTIFAMILY INDUSTRY’S FIRST OPERATIONS-FOCUSED PODCAST, FEATURING ALL-STAR LINEUP OF COMMERCIAL […]

CellTrust SL2 Summer 2021 Release Expanding Enterprise Level Features includes WhatsApp Integration to Enforce Regulatory Compliance

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#FinTech—CellTrust Corporation, a leading global provider of secure and compliant mobile communication for government and enterprise, announced today its SL2 mobile application for capture and archiving Summer 2021 Release will include the integration of the WhatsApp channel in addition to a continuously expanding enterprise level feature set. WhatsApp has become one of the […]

Cross River Deepens Roots in New Jersey with the Opening of New Headquarters in Fort Lee

A true demonstration of successful private-public collaboration, Company is joined by leaders from the community to cut the ribbon on its new home Since its founding in New Jersey in 2008, Company has grown to over 520 team members and plans to hire 100 more by year-end FORT LEE, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Cross River Bank (“Cross River”), […]

ICE Publishes Update on UK Emissions Trading Scheme Ahead of First UK Emissions Auction on May 19

UK Government publishes guidance on eligibility criteria for participating in the auctions LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that, ahead of the first auction of UK emissions allowances for the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (UK ETS) due to commence on May 19, the UK […]

Turkey’s Most Advanced Crypto Trading Platform ICRYPEX Announces Joint Venture

Hedef Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı and İdealist Danışmanlık is now partnering with Turkey’s most advanced crypto trading platform ICRYPEX Cryptocurrency Exchange ISTANBUL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Focusing their investments on technology and financial technology, Hedef Girişim Sermayesi Yatırım Ortaklığı A.Ş. and İdealist Danışmanlık A.Ş is now partnering with ICRYPEX Cryptocurrency Exchange, one of the Turkey’s leading crypto trading platforms. […]

De-Fi Investment Firm Dispersion Holdings Admission to AQSE

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dispersion Holdings, an investment company specialising in decentralised finance (DeFi) and established by the co-founders of Argo Blockchain plc, is pleased to announce that dealings in its ordinary shares will commence on the Aquis Stock Exchange Growth Market (AQSE) from 8am today, 30 April 2021. The shares will be traded under the ticker symbol […]

BIGtoken’s Top 10 Privacy and Crypto Headlines From April 2021

LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$FPVD–BIGtoken, Inc., the first privacy focused, opt-in data marketplace where people can own and monetize their data, publishes a monthly report on the top 10 stories in data and crypto privacy. The government plays a critical role in protecting privacy rights through the enactment of laws and regulations governing the collection and use […]

Swiss-based Longevity-focused Startup Spiden Raises $18 Million to Expand Its Light+AI-based Real-time Blood Diagnostics Platform

PFÄFFIKON SZ, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Spiden, founded and run by serial entrepreneur Leo Grünstein, is coming out of stealth with an announcement of closing a $18 million financing round led by digital health app Ornament. Since Spiden’s inception 3 years ago, the team has developed a technology platform to analyze biomarkers and drugs in real-time and perform […]

 Customer Experience Disruptor Dixa Expands Operations in the US to Fix Broken Customer Service Market

UiPath executive Thomas Hansen joins board and Scott Sinatra as new CRO Stellar sales team recruited across the US Move follows recent $15m acquisition NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dixa, the Nordic customer service innovator that has transformed the EMEA customer experience (CX) market, is continuing to strengthen its footprint in the US and its disruptive new perspective […]

The Apartment Academy Launches the Multifamily Industry’s First Operations-Focused Podcast, Featuring All-Star Lineup of Commercial Real Estate Industry Experts

The first of its kind podcast addresses the pain points in multifamily real estate operations LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Apartment Academy today announced the launch of the multifamily industry’s only operations-focused podcast. The Apartment Academy is a 20-30 minute bi-weekly podcast featuring insights from its guests who are industry leaders, investors, vendors and technology providers, offering […]

Agora Services Disrupts Banking-as-a-Service and Brings Challenger Bank Technology to Community Banks and Credit Unions for as Low As $5,000

-Scalable Banking-as-a-Service platform provides world class white label challenger bank platform with virtual cards, P2P, card rewards, card controls, and other key features for teens and SMB products with no core integration- ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As the need of credit unions and community banks to accelerate their digital journey has skyrocketed post COVID, Agora Services, the challenger […]

Athol Credit Union Selects ACI Speedpay to Advance Contactless Payment Options for Its Members

ACI Speedpay mobile wallet capabilities enable remote payments as COVID pandemic reduces in-person options MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#BillPay—ACI Worldwide (NASDAQ: ACIW), a leading global provider of real-time digital payment software and solutions, today announced that Athol Credit Union (ACU) has selected ACI Speedpay to drive digital payments for its members. ACI enables the digitization of cash payments […]

TheSkimm Co-founders Host ‘Bevel, Books and Bourbon’ Book Club Event to Discuss “How to Skimm Your Life”

Carly Zakin and Danielle Weisberg lead virtual discussion on May 4th as part of Bevel’s quarterly members-only virtual book series NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Bevel, a top strategic communications consultancy firm known for guiding category-leading clients in finance, tech and venture capital, has announced their Spring book event as part of ‘Bevel, Books and Bourbon.’ The conversation […]

Workiva Cloud Platform Simplifies and Accelerates ESG Reporting for Companies Across the Globe

Connected Cloud Technology, Global Footprint and Regulatory Expertise Uniquely Position Workiva to Solve ESG Data and Reporting Challenges AMES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$WK #Accounting—Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK) today announced it has extended its cloud platform capabilities to help companies meet the rapidly changing landscape of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting with a fit-for-purpose ESG solution. The end-to-end […]

IDEMIA and Razer Fintech’s LED-enabled Razer Card wins Technology Excellence Award for FinTech Payment Cards

Singapore’s first LED-enabled Razer Card is the first of its kind which lights up on payment SINGAPORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Razer Fintech and IDEMIA clinched the Singapore Business Review (SBR) Technology Excellence Award for ‘FinTech Payment Cards’ for its LED-enabled Razer Card, the first of its kind in Singapore. The physical prepaid card can be used to make […]

Inscribe Detects More Than $40 Million in Document Fraud Per Month; Secures $10.5 Million in Series A Funding

San Francisco- and Dublin-Based Startup Experienced 12x YoY Usage Growth Thanks to Pandemic-Driven Rise of Online Loan Applications. SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Inscribe, a company that detects more than $40M in fraudulent documents per month, today announced it has raised $10.5M in Series A funding co-led by Uncork Capital, Foundry Group, and Crosslink Capital, with participation from […]

Prakat and Dragonchain Partner to Create Clean Energy, Fintech, and Healthcare Blockchain Solutions

SAN DIEGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$DFCO #DFCO—Dalrada Financial Corp. (OTCQB: DFCO, “Dalrada”) is pleased to announce to its shareholders and the public that its subsidiary Prakat Solutions, Inc. (“Prakat”) and Dragonchain, Inc. – creators of “the most secure and flexible blockchain platform” – have partnered to increase business workflow efficiencies. Focused on accountability, supply chain transparency, and secure, […]

Former E*TRADE CEO Joins the Advisory Board of Wizest

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Karl Roessner has recently joined the advisory board of Wizest, a next-generation investing platform. Mr. Roessner is currently the CEO of Lefteris Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: LFTRU), a fintech-focused special purpose acquisition corporation. Prior to joining Lefteris, he served as the CEO of E*TRADE from 2016-2019 and as the General Counsel of E*TRADE from 2009 […]

TrueNorth Announces Partnership With LoanPro

Enables Seamless Integration with a Powerful LMS SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#CX–TrueNorth, a global fintech software development company, today announced its new partnership with LoanPro, a SaaS loan servicing/management software company which empowers tech-forward lenders through automation and data visibility. This new partnership offers financial institutions a direct path for implementing LoanPro’s enterprise-ready lending platform by using […]

Cross Borders, Cross Industries, Cross Payment Types: FIS RealNet Solution Changes the Game in Real-Time Payments

Key facts: FIS RealNet™ is a new cloud-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) platform that will enable account-to-account (A2A) transactions for businesses, consumers and governments over real-time payment networks. The new platform will simplify domestic and cross-border payments, allowing users to manage the entire payments journey from initiation through processing, clearing and settlement—so that payments can be made […]

Deserve Launches Digital First Card on Mastercard Network for Mobile-First Experience

Digital First Card creates entire new credit card experience and can be branded and deployed in weeks by partners, retailers, and affinity groups. PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Deserve, a fast-growing fintech startup based in Palo Alto, unveiled its Digital First Card, a revolutionary product that can decision consumers in minutes and allow the opportunity for instant […]

Sweep Launches First Enterprise Carbon Software Platform to Reduce Emissions By Mobilizing Employees and Partners; Secures $5M Funding Round

Sweep’s Leadership Team Applies Decades of Experience in Analytics and Carbon Management to Help Companies Credibly Get to Net Zero PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Sweep, the first platform that allows companies to democratize carbon reduction by mobilizing their employees and external partners to reach a credible net zero, today announced it has closed a $5M funding round and […]

Empower Retirement Delivers Broad View of Personal Finances Through New Digital Experience

Beyond a retirement-focused outlook, investors will see a more tailored and complete financial picture New experience shows estimated retirement income, net worth, savings, spending and debt GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#401k–Empower Retirement, the nation’s second-largest retirement services provider,1 today announced that it will launch a new website for all 12 million Empower retirement plan participants and […]

Revance to Showcase Clinical Findings at The Aesthetic Meeting 2021 that Supports DaxibotulinumtoxinA’s 24-Week Long Duration Profile Across Multiple Female Age Cohorts

NASHVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Revance Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: RVNC), a biotechnology company focused on innovative aesthetic and therapeutic offerings, today announced an upcoming presentation at The American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS) Aesthetic Meeting 2021, being held at The Miami Beach Convention Center in Miami Beach, FL from April 29 – May 3, 2021. The video […]

Alpaca Adds Robinhood ex-COO, former Coinbase President as Investors

Alpaca Unveils Broker API that Delivers Commission-Free Trading App Components to Developers and Startups to Drive Retail Trading Globally SAN MATEO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alpaca, a Silicon Valley based API-first stock broker, has added some leading fintech execs as investors including Nate Roland, Robinhood ex-COO, and the company also unveiled its new Alpaca Broker API, and said […]

Taulia Expands Into Inventory Management, Addressing a Key Supply Chain Challenge for Companies

Former Wells Fargo Executive Erik Wanberg to Lead the Expansion SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Taulia, the leading fintech provider of working capital solutions, has today announced it is expanding its offering to include inventory management. This key development will enable Taulia to provide its global customer base with solutions that cover all three areas of the cash […]

Talkdesk Launches New AI-infused Digital Lending Solution, Enabling a Better Way for Borrowers to Access Loans

New cloud-based contact center solution streamlines borrower experience across the entire lending portfolio Talkdesk Digital Lending is a borrower experience solution tailored for lenders to streamline and accelerate the lending lifecycle for personal, mortgage and commercial loans, powered by Talkdesk AI The solution leverages the next-generation capabilities offered by Talkdesk AI TrainerTM, whereby agents’ insights […]

Outlast and Outplay the Competition With the Razer Orochi V2

With over 900 hours of battery life in an ultra-lightweight design, it is the perfect companion for notebook gamers. IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#gaming–Razer™, the leading global lifestyle brand for gamers (Hong Kong Stock Code: 1337), today announced the Orochi V2, a compact, ultra-lightweight wireless gaming mouse capable of over 900 hours of use from a single […]

Cambridge Savings Bank’s Waltham Office Named First Platinum WELL v2 Pilot Certified Project in New England

Focus on human experience and employee health inspired Cambridge Savings Bank to modernize workplace environment with thoughtful and intentional spaces that prioritize team well-being CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#WELLBuildingStandard—Cambridge Savings Bank (CSB), a full-service mutual bank with a customer-first approach and more than $5 billion in assets, today celebrates that its operations center located in Waltham, MA, […]

vigtec.io Launches Investing Discovery and Competitive Intelligence Trading Platform to Empower Next-Gen Investors

New Invest-Tech emerges from Beta, on a mission to deliver competitive advantage to investors of all skill levels TAMPA, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#MaaS—vigtec.io, (vigtec) a new consumer-focused investing discovery platform, emerged from Beta today, offering among the fastest real-time market data flows available, and determined to deliver affordable investing resources for all. The platform, accessible for free […]

Experian Announces Ascend Commercial Suite to Help Business Lenders and Insurance Carriers Mitigate Risk and Drive Growth

Financial institutions and insurers can utilize advanced analytics, artificial intelligence and machine learning to make faster and more accurate decisions COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Experian® today announced Ascend Commercial Suite™ for financial institutions specializing in commercial lending as well as insurance carriers to drive growth while reducing risk. The suite includes Experian’s Ascend Analytical Sandbox™ configurations […]

NCR and Google Cloud Collaborate to Accelerate Digital Transformation in Banking

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a global enterprise technology provider for the financial industry, and Google Cloud today announced a global strategic partnership. Under the terms of the agreement, NCR will expand cloud availability of its Digital Banking software portfolio, including NCR Channel Services for retail banking as well as its card and payments processing […]

As Financial Wellness Programs Grow in Importance for Retail Banking, ApexEdge Introduces Low/No-Code Bill Negotiation and Subscription Cancellation Tool for Community Financial Institutions

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In support of community banks’ and credit unions’ financial wellness initiatives for customers and members, ApexEdge, a partner-enablement platform that offers monthly bill and subscription management solutions to support the financial health of consumers, announced the availability of a “plug and play” widget that provides co-branded bill negotiation and subscription cancellation capabilities directly to […]

City of Arlington, TX Water Utilities Saves $900k in Annual Operational Costs with Invoice Cloud’s Online Payment Solution

BRAINTREE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Invoice Cloud, an EngageSmart solution for online bill payment services, announced that it has saved the Arlington Water Utilities Department $900k on average in operating expenses each year since launching the organization’s online bill payment platform in 2018. Now in its fourth year since implementation, the utility has seen a steady increase in […]

Workiva Powers Internal Audit Teams With Intuitive Analytics and Automation Capabilities

AMES, Iowa–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$WK #Accounting—Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK) today released Audit Analytics, a new capability integrated into its fit-for-purpose Internal Audit Management solution. Audit Analytics strengthens risk assurance and greatly improves efficiency throughout the process for audit, compliance and risk leaders who are looking to initiate or optimize their approach to data analytics. “We are continually enhancing […]