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ZmBIZI Launches America’s First Smartphone with Inbuilt SmartPOS in L.A.

The innovative, minority-owned telecom company with a strong social purpose, kicks off a Visa-supported pilot program, empowering underserved small businesses, micro merchants, creators and entrepreneurs across the city with TAP and PAY™; The ZmBIZI Z1 smartphone also features THX Spatial Audio sound, Gesture Active Video technology and a patented ecosystem that respects the value of […]

Riskalyze and Altruist Partner to Empower Today’s Financial Advisors

Industry leaders in risk assessment and seamless RIA technology announce their integration AUBURN, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AaronKlein—Riskalyze, which provides industry-leading risk assessment and portfolio analytics to tens of thousands of financial advisors, and Altruist, provider of an all-in-one custodial solution for modern registered investment advisors (RIAs), announced their integration, which will be live next month. The power […]

Global Payment Gateway Market Projected to Garner $67,434.4 Million Revenue by 2028, and Rise at a CAGR of 16.6% from 2021 to 2028 | Researchdive.com

The global market for payment gateway is projected to observe prominent growth over the forecast period, due to the increasing penetration of internet and the rapid growth in eCommerce sales across the world. By type, the hosted sub-segment is estimated to witness significant growth by 2028. Regionally, the Asia-Pacific region is predicted to observe striking […]

Earnix Again Recognized Among INSURTECH100’s Most Innovative Global Companies

BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Earnix—Earnix, a global provider of advanced rating, pricing, and product personalization solutions for insurers and banks, has been again listed in INSURTECH100, recognizing the world’s most innovative InsurTech companies. Each year, a panel of industry experts and analysts led by FinTech Global, a data and research firm, evaluates hundreds of companies in the insurance […]

MeridianLink Announces the Availability of “The Future of Digital Lending” Report by Banking Industry Expert, Jim Marous

Virtually all (99%) financial institutions surveyed are making their loan applications available online; up from 85% in 2020 COSTA MESA, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MeridianLink, Inc. (NYSE: MLNK), a leading provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions and consumer reporting agencies, today announced the availability of “The Future of Digital Lending” report by industry expert Jim Marous, […]

Jennifer Esposito Makes Directorial Debut With Independent Feature Film Fresh Kills

Upstream Exchange Launches $3.5M IPO For Groundbreaking Fresh Kills, The First Feature Film to Be Financed and Traded by a Global Fan Base  Jennifer Esposito’s Dramatic Organized Crime Film Invites Supporters To Invest In The Project and Share in the Film’s Potential Revenue NEW YORK & ZUG, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Actress Jennifer Esposito will make her directorial […]

WallStreetBets and DIGTL to Launch Retail Funds with Liquid Network on Global Stock Exchange, MERJ

Announced at Money 20/20, Bitcoin-based partnership provides DApp users direct access to stock exchange-listed funds, recorded on a blockchain NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WallStreetBets founder Jaime Rogozinski took the stage at Money 20/20, the world’s largest fintech event, to announce that the WallStreetBets decentralized application (WSBDApp) is launching its novel DeFi products onto the Bitcoin blockchain via […]

FloQast Series D Momentum Carries into Q3 with Revenue and Customer Growth

Company reports more than 90% year-over-year growth in annual recurring revenue LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — FloQast, a provider of accounting workflow automation software created by accountants for accountants, announced today the results of a strong Q3, continuing momentum generated by July’s $119 million Series D funding led by Meritech Capital. The […]

IBN Announces CryptoCurrencyWire Audio Production Featuring Shone Anstey, CEO of LQwD FinTech Corp.

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — IBN (InvestorBrandNetwork), a multifaceted communications organization engaged in connecting public companies to the investment community, is pleased to announce the release of the latest CryptoCurrencyWire Audio Production as part of its sustained effort to provide specialized content via widespread syndication channels. The audio production […]

Tingo Mobile Plc, the core subsidiary of Tingo Inc. (OTC: IWBB), signs a strategic partnership agreement with Visa to further its financial inclusion drive across Africa and beyond

Tingo Mobile Plc partners with Visa as its sole card scheme NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via InvestorWire — To further deepen its financial services in Nigeria and with ambitious expansions plans across Africa in the coming years, Tingo Mobile Plc (OTC: IWBB) (the “Company”) today announces it has entered into an […]

GBT Files Patent For its Long-Range Radio system

The Patent: an AI Empowered Technology Enables Intelligent, Long Range Communication Solutions SAN DIEGO, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCHD) (“GBT” or the “Company”), filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (“USPTO”) a provisional patent, USPTO application #63257199, for its long-range radio system, Infinia (Internal project’s code name), a […]

First Northwest Bancorp Announces Record Earnings in the Third Quarter of 2021

PORT ANGELES, Wash., Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Northwest Bancorp (Nasdaq: FNWB) Net Income Diluted Earnings Per Share YTD Loan Growth Net Interest Margin Book Value per Share $4.2 Million $0.45 18% 3.58% $18.65 $18.481, excluding goodwill and intangibles CEO Commentary “First Fed achieved strong loan growth and record earnings in the third […]

Visa Helping Fuel ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Growth Around the World

FIS, Moneris, Global Payments, ANZ, CIBC, HSBC, ScotiaBank and more rolling out Visa Installments Solution to their customers, adding scale, brand trust and convenience to popular financing option Klarna signs global brand deal with Visa to accelerate expansion and scale in several markets SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–As consumer demand for ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ (BNPL) solutions […]

HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. Announces Financial Results for the First Quarter of Fiscal 2022 and an Increase in Quarterly Dividend

ASHEVILLE, N.C., Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HomeTrust Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ: HTBI) (“Company”), the holding company of HomeTrust Bank (“Bank”), today announced preliminary net income for the first quarter of fiscal 2022 and an increase in its quarterly dividend. For the quarter ended September 30, 2021 compared to the corresponding quarter in the previous […]

Pico Announces the Release and General Availability of its New Flagship Corvil 100Gbps Capture and Analytics Appliance

– Delivers sustained 100Gbps real-time processing to handle the most demanding market data and enterprise network environments – NEW YORK, Oct. 27, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Pico, a leading provider of mission critical technology, data and analytic services for the financial markets community, continues to advance the capabilities of its performance monitoring and analytics solution, Corvil […]

Ault Global Holdings Announces Its Subsidiary, BitNile, Inc., Will Begin Providing Bitcoin Production and Mining Operation Updates on November 15, 2021

LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–$AGH #AmosKohn—Ault Global Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: DPW), a diversified holding company (the “Company”), is pleased to announce that its subsidiary, BitNile, Inc. (“BitNile”), will begin bimonthly reporting, starting November 15, 2021, of the number of bitcoin (“BTC”) miners installed and the amount of BTC mined at its Michigan data center. The bimonthly […]

WESTPAY AND TRIVEC COMPLETE SUCCESSFUL LAUNCH OF NEXT GENERATION PAYMENT SOLUTION

The cooperation between Westpay and Trivec is well underway and has passed a critical milestone. The first Trivec customer, O’Learys at Tele2 Arena, is now operational with Westpay’s payment solution integrated with Trivec’s POS (Point-Of-Sale) system. As communicated on 23rd March 2021, Westpay signed a cooperation agreement with a leading European POS provider, and will […]

Financial Institution Credit Card Programs Get a Competitive Boost with Fully Managed Option from Fiserv

Credit Choice provides a modern, turnkey digital-first credit card solution for banks and credit unions BROOKFIELD, Wis.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Fiserv, Inc. (NASDAQ: FISV), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology solutions, today announced it is empowering financial institutions to deliver a digital-first branded credit card program for consumer and small business cardholders, eliminating the […]

Veritex Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter Operating Results

DALLAS, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Veritex Holdings, Inc. (“Veritex,” the “Company,” “we” or “our”) (Nasdaq: VBTX), the holding company for Veritex Community Bank, today announced the results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021. “The third quarter was transformational for the growing Veritex family,” said President and CEO, Malcolm C. Holland, III. “We closed […]

First Busey Announces 2021 Third Quarter Earnings

CHAMPAIGN, Ill., Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — First Busey Corporation (Nasdaq: BUSE) Message from our Chairman & CEO Third Quarter 2021 Highlights: Third quarter 2021 net income of $25.9 million and diluted EPS of $0.46 Third quarter 2021 adjusted net income1 of $32.8 million and adjusted diluted EPS1 of $0.58 Core organic loan growth, […]

Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana Reports Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021

Shreveport, Louisiana, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Home Federal Bancorp, Inc. of Louisiana (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HFBL), the holding company of Home Federal Bank, reported net income for the three months ended September 30, 2021 of $1.4 million compared to net income of $1.2 million reported for the three months ended September 30, 2020. […]

Randolph Bancorp, Inc. Announces Third Quarter 2021 Financial Results, Initiates Quarterly Cash Dividend, and Announces Share Buyback Program

QUINCY, Mass., Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Randolph Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ Global Market: RNDB), the holding company for Envision Bank (the “Bank”), today announced net income of $3.1 million, or $0.64 per basic share and $0.62 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2021 compared to net income of […]

CORRECTING and REPLACING OLB Group Announces Total of 600 Antminer S19j Pro Cryptocurrency Asic Miners in Operation

Company Expects to Increase to 1,000 Antminer S19j Pro cryptocurrency mining computers by end of year Company projects up to $1 million in additional revenue per month with 1,000 computers added alongside their existing omnicommerce offerings NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Please replace the release with the following corrected version due to multiple revisions. The updated release reads: […]

New Research Shows Vulnerabilities in Banking, Cryptocurrency Exchange, and FinTech APIs Allow Unauthorized Transactions and PIN Code Changes of Customers

Noname Security sponsored research by vulnerability researcher Alissa Knight highlights need for financial services industry to prioritize API security LAS VEGAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Noname Security, the API security company, and Alissa Knight, Partner at Knight Ink and recovering hacker, today announced at Money 20/20 new research, “Scorched Earth: Hacking Bank APIs” which unveils a number of vulnerabilities […]

Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation Announces Record Earnings

ALTAVISTA, Va., Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Net income for Pinnacle Bankshares Corporation (OTCQX:PPBN), the one-bank holding company (the “Company” or “Pinnacle”) for First National Bank (the “Bank”), was $1,747,000, or $0.80 per basic and diluted share, for the quarter ended September 30, 2021, and $3,902,000, or $1.80 per basic and diluted share, for […]

The Bancorp Expands Sioux Falls Presence with New Office at Cherapa Place

The Company will serve as the anchor tenant of the new building to be completed in 2023 WILMINGTON, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#Alwaysapartner–The Bancorp, Inc. (“The Bancorp”) (Nasdaq: TBBK) and its subsidiary The Bancorp Bank, announced its plans to expand its office space and be the anchor office tenant of the expanding Cherapa Place development on the east […]

U.S. Bank to Leverage ICE ETF Hub for Seamless Access to ETF Primary Market

MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–U.S. Bank announced today that it will leverage Intercontinental Exchange’s (NYSE: ICE) ICE ETF Hub to offer its customer base seamless electronic access to the ETF primary market. ICE ETF Hub, which recently surpassed $1 trillion in notional create/redeem orders, is an industry-wide, open architecture, technology solution, offering a standardized and simplified process for […]

New Report Highlights the Opportunity of Providing Banking Solutions to Independent Workers

Report finds over 16 million independent workers plan to open a bank account in the next 12 months. Freelancers Opening a New Account Freelancers Opening a New Account SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Abound has released findings from their new Banking the Independent Economy 2021 Report.  The report surveyed 421 US workers […]

HV Bancorp, Inc. Appoints Robert J. “Bob” Marino President

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HV Bancorp, Inc., the parent company of Huntingdon Valley Bank, announced that Vice-Chairman Robert J. ‘Bob’ Marino has been appointed President of HV Bancorp, Inc., and its subsidiary, Huntingdon Valley Bank (HVB). Mr. Marino will join an executive team of accomplished bankers and help guide the next […]

QRails Partners With Discover to Provide Access to Earned Wages

Bucking the traditional payroll cycle/system, the new AnyDay Discover Card solution offers next level earned wage access DENVER–(BUSINESS WIRE)–More than 40 percent of Americans don’t have the means to cover an unexpected $400 expense. Financial stress for an employee doesn’t just stop at the doorstep. It carries over into workplaces around the country, impacting productivity […]

The annual InsurTech100 list recognised e-bot7 as one of the most innovative InsurTech companies worldwide

e-bot7 is a InsurTech100 company INSURTECH100 Ranking Munich, Oct. 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Munich, 26 October 2021 – e-bot7 (a LivePerson company), one of the leading providers of Conversational AI, is recognised on the InsurTech100 list. The prestigious ranking lists the world’s most innovative technology solution providers that address the digital transformation challenges in […]

Wolters Kluwer to share FinTech innovation insights at 60th Annual Equipment Leasing & Finance Association conference

Panelist Robb Zurek to cite the merits of lien management in equipment finance AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Wolters Kluwer Compliance Solutions’ Robb Zurek, Associate Marketing Director, will offer insights on the advantages that a strong lien management approach can deliver to lenders in equipment leasing and financing, appearing as a panelist at the Equipment Leasing and Finance […]

New Digital Investment Platform Stackwell Aims to Close Racial Wealth Gap

A Mobile Application that Delivers Automated Investment Tools and Education to Help Build Black Wealth BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stackwell, a mobile application that delivers automated investment tools and education to help build Black wealth today announced that it filed an application for registration with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission as an investment adviser and has raised […]

Majesco Named an InsurTech 100 Company for 2021

Recognized as a Top Insurance Technology Company Transforming the Global Insurance Industry MORRISTOWN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Majesco, a global leader of cloud insurance software solutions for insurance business transformation, today announced that it was recognized by FinTech Global as a top global InsurTech company for 2021. Majesco was selected from a list of over 1,400 companies by […]

MPOWER Financing Raises Loan Limit for International Students to $100,000

Student Feedback Leads to Increased Financial Support at Over 350 Universities in the U.S. and Canada WASHINGTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MPOWER Financing, a mission-driven fintech firm and the leading provider of education loans to high-promise international and DACA students, is raising its student loan limit from $50,000 to $100,000, effective immediately. By raising its loan limit, MPOWER is […]

DeepTarget Granted Patent for Groundbreaking Digital Experience Platform and 3D Storyteller Technology

HUNTSVILLE, Ala.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–DeepTarget Inc., a solution provider that utilizes data mining and machine learning to deliver targeted communications across digital channels for banks and credit unions, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued U.S. Patent No. 11,157,966 for its Digital Experience Platform (DXP) including 3D StoryTeller™, related to uniquely engaging […]

WallStreetBets Kicks the Bitcoin Blockchain’s DeFi Train into High Gear

Announced at Money 20/20, Bitcoin-based partnership provides DApp users direct access to stock exchange-listed funds, recorded on a blockchain NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–WallStreetBets founder Jaime Rogozinski took the stage at Money 20/20, the world’s largest fintech event, to announce that the WallStreetBets decentralized application (WSBDApp) is launching its novel DeFi products onto the Bitcoin blockchain via […]

LeaseLock Releases Major Innovation Leveraging AI to Completely Eliminate Security Deposits

Upgrade to insurtech platform optimizes coverage and expedites claims payouts LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–LeaseLock, the world’s leading insurtech platform for real estate, today announced a significant product advancement for the multifamily industry, which now deploys AI to customize coverage by asset and expedite claims payments for property owners. The lease insurance upgrade includes simplified coverage plans […]

MOCA adds Prompt Pay™ to its Digital-First NextGen Payment Platform

New Feature Gives Cardholders Access to Payroll Funds Up To Two Days Early AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–MOCA, a digital-first next-generation card-based payment platform provider announced it has added a new Prompt Pay feature to its system, helping MOCA cardholders access payroll funds early to help with daily budgeting. MOCA’s Prompt Pay feature will allow participating MOCA […]

Easyvet Secures $7 Million Series A Funding With Relevance Ventures to Advance Growth in Veterinary Care Industry

The series A investment round marks a crucial advancement in easyvet’s ability to scale up growth and continue to provide convenient, affordable pet care. KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#comesitheal–Easyvet (“easyvet”), a rapidly growing US-based walk-in veterinary clinic group, today announced the close of a $7 million Series A funding round led by Relevance Ventures. Founded in 2013, […]