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reBLOCKmiami Puts the Right People in the Room, April 5, for a Real Estate Blockchain Conference in the Crypto Capital of the World

MIAMI, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CryptoCurrencyWire — Cutting Edge Events, organizers of Florida Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit, Crypto Mondays and the UnOfficial Bitcoin Miami Kickoff Party, is pleased to announce reBLOCKmiami, a one-day real estate blockchain event hosted April 5 in Miami, known as the crypto capital of the world. Those who […]

10 Tech Companies Selected for 12th Annual FinTech Innovation Lab New York, Run by Accenture and Partnership Fund for New York City

Leading financial services firms to mentor financial technology entrepreneurs whose solutions address key industry themes, including sustainability and cryptocurrencies NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ten emerging technology companies have been selected to participate in the 2022 FinTech Innovation Lab New York, a 12-week program founded and run by Accenture (NYSE: ACN) and the Partnership Fund for New York […]

Etisalat UAE, from e& Deploys Netcracker Edge Orchestration to Offer Advanced Private 5G Services

Solution Combines Edge Cloud Applications with 5G to Bring New Value to Vertical Markets WALTHAM, Mass. & ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Netcracker and NEC Corporation announced today that e& (formerly known as Etisalat Group) has deployed Netcracker Edge Orchestration to innovate with 5G and new edge services in vertical markets. Etisalat UAE, from e& […]

EPIO iO Appoints Bask Iyer as a Strategic Advisor

Iyer will leverage his extensive knowledge of enterprise IT and digital transformation to help drive EPIC iO’s next stage of growth Bask Iyer EPIC iO appoints Bask Iyer as a strategic advisor FORT MILL, S.C., March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — EPIC iO Technologies announced today that Bask Iyer has been appointed strategic advisor. In […]

Amon Tech – Bridging the Crypto and Traditional Finance World With Its User-Friendly Wallet

Amon Launches SEPA On-ramp Solution to Convert EUR/GBP to Crypto Amon Tech Amon Tech TALLINN, Estonia, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Launched in 2018, Amon set out to bridge the gap between traditional and digital currencies with a core goal of helping their customers find financial freedom. Amon recently launched a SEPA on-ramp solution […]

Digital Payment Market Share to Touch USD 19.89 Trillion by 2026; Exhibiting a Stellar CAGR of 24.4%

Companies Profiled in the Digital Payment Market are Visa Inc., Paytm, Microsoft Corporation, Google Inc., Amazon.com, Inc., Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., PayPal Holdings Inc., MasterCard International Inc., Facebook Inc., Alipay.com Co Ltd Pune, India, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to Fortune Business Insights, the digital payment market size is anticipated to reach a transaction value […]

Global $14.43 Bn In-vehicle Payment Services Markets to 2030

Global In-vehicle Payment Services Market Global In-vehicle Payment Services Market Dublin, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “In-vehicle Payment Services Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report by Mode Of Payment (NFC, QR Code/RFID, App/e-Wallet, Credit/Debit Card), by Application, by Region, and Segment Forecasts, 2022-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. The global […]

GBT Filed Continuation Application for its Wireless Motion Detection and Imaging Technology

The Continuation Application Seeks to Cover Wireless Motion Detection and Imaging, Governed by AI SAN DIEGO, March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — GBT Technologies Inc. ( OTC PINK: GTCH ) (“GBT” or the “Company”), filed a continuation application (#17694384) for its wireless motion detection and imaging patent, which has been assigned an internal code name “Apollo”. The non-provisional […]

AppTech Payments Corp. Welcomes Howard Fish as Director of Sales and Business Development

CARLSBAD, Calif., March 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — AppTech Payments Corp. (“AppTech”) (NASDAQ: APCX) a Fintech company powering commerce experiences, announced today that Howard Fish has joined the team as the Director of Sales and Business Development. Howard joins AppTech from i3 Verticals where he served as the Director of Integrated Payments. Howard brings over […]

Temenos and Mastercard Join Forces to Accelerate the Adoption of Request to Pay

The collaboration aims to drive forward the development of Request to Pay in the UK, making it easier for financial institutions to introduce Request to Pay services for their customers GENEVA, Switzerland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Temenos (SIX: TEMN), the cloud banking platform, today announced a collaboration with Mastercard, a leading global technology company in the payments industry, that […]

Magnati Enables Businesses to Accept Contactless Payments on Their Own Phones with Technology from Fiserv

Businesses of all sizes will be able to use Android smartphones and tablets as contactless payment terminals BROOKFIELD, Wis. & DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#apps–Magnati, a regional leader in the payment solutions industry, is enabling businesses of all sizes to accept contactless transactions of any value using their own Android smartphones and tablets as a […]

Western Union Expands in South Korea with ICB

Customers in South Korea Can Send and Receive Money with the ICB Mobile App SEOUL, South Korea–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Western Union, a global leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement and payments, today announced the launch of its money transfer services with ICB, one of the leading fintech companies in South Korea, offering customers seamless access to Western […]

NCR Technology Powers Teachers Federal Credit Union’s Digital Transformation, Celent Model Bank of the Year Award Win

ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NCR Corporation (NYSE: NCR), a leading enterprise technology provider, partnered with Teachers Federal Credit Union (Teachers), one of the largest credit unions in the nation, on the successful transformation of its digital-first strategy, resulting in the prestigious Celent Model Bank of the Year Award. Working with NCR Digital Banking, the credit union was able […]

Hometown Financial Group, Inc. to Acquire Randolph Bancorp, Inc.

EASTHAMPTON and QUINCY, Mass., March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Hometown Financial Group, Inc. (“Hometown”), the multi-bank holding company for bankESB, bankHometown and Abington Bank, and Randolph Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: RNDB) (“Randolph”), the bank holding company for Envision Bank, jointly announced today that they have entered into a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Hometown […]

NYU Stern Launches Master of Science in Fintech, Building on Trailblazing Foundation

Global, One-year, Modular Program Prepares Professionals to Lead Change in Fintech NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–New York University Stern School of Business today announced the launch of a global, one-year, part-time Master of Science in Fintech Program to provide working professionals the skills and knowledge to lead in the increasingly technological finance sector. NYU Stern was among […]

Waves Labs Launches in the US and Announces Its Leadership Team

MIAMI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Corbital LLC has announced the launch of Waves Labs, its intention to headquarter in Miami, and several key hires in their U.S. senior leadership team. The move comes hot on the heels of the Waves Transformation plan announced in February 2022. Waves Labs will become the growth engine for the Waves ecosystem in the […]

Cutting Edge Events Announces the UnOfficial Bitcoin Miami Kickoff Party Featuring DJ Wildstyle

MIAMI, March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — via CryptoCurrencyWire — Cutting Edge Events, organizers of Florida Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit, Crypto Mondays and reBLOCKmiami, is pleased to announce the UnOfficial Bitcoin Miami Kickoff Party on April 4 at Biscayne Bay Brewing Company, featuring world-renowned DJ Wildstyle. This epic kickoff will serve as the unofficial opener […]

AIG Announces Strategic Partnerships with BlackRock to Manage Certain AIG and Life & Retirement Assets

BlackRock will manage certain liquid fixed income and private placement assets representing up to $60bn of assets on behalf of AIG and up to $90bn of assets on behalf of AIG’s Life & Retirement business Strategic partnerships provide both AIG and AIG’s Life & Retirement business with access to BlackRock’s world-class asset management capabilities and […]

Plinqit Integrates with Banno’s Digital Banking Platform

Community and regional financial institutions can offer accountholders a platform with a non-traditional tool that helps with the first step of the financial wellness journey – saving money ANN ARBOR, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Plinqit, the only savings platform of its kind that pays users for learning about personal finances, announced today that its platform is now accessible […]

Aquanow to Join the Pyth Network as a First Party Data Provider

Infrastructure provider to bring trusted digital asset data to specialized oracle solution VANCOUVER, British Columbia–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aquanow, a leading digital asset infrastructure company and crypto liquidity provider, today announced it will join the continuously expanding Pyth network. Aquanow will feed its high-quality digital asset data to Pyth, a specialized oracle solution for latency-sensitive financial data, and […]

Taiwan Life Insurance’s App, Powered by Lydia AI, Wins a Celent Model Insurer Award 2022 in Data, Analytics, and AI

TORONTO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lydia AI announced that its client Taiwan Life Insurance has received a Celent Model Insurer award for Data, Analytics and AI for their use of external open health data for digital accelerated underwriting in the company’s mobile health score application powered by Lydia AI. Celent’s annual award program recognizes insurance carriers as ‘model insurers’ […]

ICE Expands its U.S. Renewable Fuels Markets With the Launch of Renewable Volume Obligation Futures

NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE:ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced the launch of two Renewable Volume Obligation futures contracts, expanding ICE’s U.S. renewable fuels futures markets. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) mandates the incorporation of renewable fuels into transportation fuel. Each year, […]

SE2 Acquires Breathe Life to Scale SaaS Product and Data Capabilities for Carriers Across the Insurance Lifecycle

Digital new business and distribution capabilities expand end-to-end technology platform Breathe Life’s Montreal headquarters creates springboard for technology talent expansion TOPEKA, Kan. & MONTREAL–(BUSINESS WIRE)–SE2, an Eldridge business and leading life and annuity insurance technology and services company, today announced the strategic acquisition of Breathe Life, a new business hybrid distribution and digital engagement platform […]

iCapital® and Golub Capital Partner to Expand Access to Private Credit Strategies for Wealth Managers

iCapital’s network of more than 10,200 advisors serving high-net-worth clients will gain streamlined access to Golub Capital’s alternatives expertise NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–iCapital1, the leading global fintech platform driving access and efficiency in alternative investing for the asset and wealth management industries, has partnered with Golub Capital, a market-leading direct lender, to provide wealth managers on […]

Nuvei Hosts Inaugural Capital Markets Day

Reaffirms Financial Outlook for 2022 and Growth Targets Nuvei reports in U.S. dollars and in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards (“IFRS”) MONTREAL, March 28, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, today is hosting its inaugural Capital Markets Day […]

Amadis Partners with Groupe BPCE’s PayPlug Division for First Worldwide nexo standards-based SoftPOS Application

Solution allows standardized payment acceptance on smartphones, tablets and COTS MONTREAL & PARIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–PayPlug (part of the Payment activities of Groupe BPCE) selects Amadis, a global payment software editor, to deploy its nexo based payment acceptance application, on an array of traditional payment terminals and Android SoftPOS devices, through a standardized payment acceptance approach, independent […]

Advisor Circle Announces Powerhouse Female Speaker Lineup for Inaugural Future Proof Festival

The event was just recognized by Choir as one of a cohort of six 2022 conferences committed to the prominence and visibility of women, non-binary people, and people of color on stage BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#ChangingFacesofWealth—Advisor Circle, a product and content studio for the financial services industry, is pleased to announce the latest slate of powerhouse speakers […]

Aircash Partners with Nuvei to Drive Further International Expansion

Nuvei Payment Technology Partner MONTREAL and ZAGREB, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), the global payment technology partner of thriving brands, announces today its partnership with Aircash, the leading Croatian mobile wallet. Nuvei will power Aircash’s expansion into further European countries by providing acquiring and payment […]

Global Microfinance Market Report 2022: Market to Surpass $300 Billion by 2026 – Focus on Providing Access to the Unbanked and Alleviate Property Propels Growth

Dublin, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Microfinance – Global Market Trajectory & Analytics” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. Global Microfinance Market to Reach $304.3 Billion by 2026 The global market for Microfinance estimated at US$156.7 Billion in the year 2020, is projected to reach a revised size of US$304.3 Billion by […]

Nuvei Expands its Board of Directors with the Appointment of Samir Zabaneh

MONTREAL, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Nuvei Corporation (“Nuvei” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NVEI) (TSX: NVEI), announced today it has appointed financial services and technology veteran Samir Zabaneh to its Board of Directors, effective March 25, 2022. Mr. Zabaneh will also serve on the Company’s Audit Committee. Mr. Zabaneh is a seasoned financial and operations […]

Global Bank Guarantee Market Report 2022: Growth in Trade Conflicts Hampers Market Growth – Forecast to 2031

Dublin, March 25, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The “Bank Guarantee Market by Type, Application, Enterprise Size and End User: Global Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2021-2030” report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com’s offering. A bank guarantee is a sort of financial guarantee provided by a lender. A bank guarantee ensures that a debtor’s obligations are […]

Twig Becomes a Certified B Corp and Launches For the Earth Initiative

LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Twig, the fastest growing European fintech, announces its full B Corp Certification with the highest ever assessment score for a digital bank in the UK, coinciding with the International Forest Day. B Corp Certification is a designation that businesses meet the high standards of verified social and environmental performance. The certification process is subject […]

PwC Australia Assists RedZed to Transform Mortgage Lending with nCino’s Mortgage Solution

Australian mortgage lender completes digital transformation with robust, end-to-end platform SYDNEY, Australia, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — nCino, Inc. (NASDAQ: NCNO), a pioneer in cloud banking and digital transformation solutions for the global financial services industry, today announced that RedZed, an Australian mortgage company for the self-employed, is live on the nCino Bank Operating […]

Sila Launches New Digital Wallet Product ‘Virtual Accounts,’ Partners with Employment Data Aggregator Argyle for Direct Deposit Switching

PORTLAND, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#AnewFinancialWorld—Sila Inc., a fintech software platform that provides payment infrastructure as a service, today announced the launch of a new product called Virtual Accounts. Virtual Accounts are digital wallets with dedicated account and routing numbers that integrate seamlessly with the U.S. banking system. Sila’s customers can now initiate ACH credits and debits to […]

Street Cred Capital partners with RT2 to provide unprecedented access to best-in-class mobile consumer lending tools

A first mover agreement that combines Street Cred’s lending solution with RT2’s retail management platform, empowering mobile phone carriers and retailers to offer innovative customer payment options Denver, March 24, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Street Cred Capital, a Fintech leader providing competitive and affordable lending tools tailored for the mobile industry, today announced a strategic […]

Alviere, Coinbase Announce Coinbase Prime Partnership That Will Allow Global Brands to Offer Crypto Exchange

Crypto Industry Leader Coinbase Prime and Alviere Launch a Groundbreaking Partnership to Integrate Crypto Infrastructure and Services Into Alviere’s Embedded Finance Platform NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Alviere, the leading global embedded fintech that enables any brand to deliver a full suite of financial products and services to customers, fans and employees, today announced a partnership with Coinbase […]

Outgo Emerges from Stealth with a First-Of-Its-Kind Vertical Banking Solution in the Freight Industry

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Outgo, a new all-in-one banking solution for freight carriers, today announced it has emerged from stealth with $3.4 million in funding led by Neo and PSL Ventures, along with Bezos Expeditions, Dan Lewis (CEO, Convoy), Jason Droege (Founder, Uber Eats), Jason Davis (CEO, Simon Data), and other angel investors. Outgo will use the new […]

The FINEOS Platform Winter Release Delivers Group, Voluntary and Absence Management Enhancements Essential to Insurers, Employers, and Employees

FINEOS product updates fortify sales and services efficiencies, enable new product speed to market, and enhance multiple customer experiences ATLANTA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#absencemanagement–The FINEOS Corporation (ASX:FCL), the leading core platform for life, accident and health insurance globally, released a set of product updates within the cloud-native FINEOS Platform that provide expanded capabilities across Group, Voluntary, and Absence […]

ICE Announces Second Expiry in ICE Midland WTI American Gulf Coast Futures With 2.5 million Barrels Going to Delivery in April

HOUSTON & LONDON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Intercontinental Exchange, Inc. (NYSE: ICE), a leading global provider of data, technology, and market infrastructure, today announced that ICE Midland WTI American Gulf Coast futures (contract code: HOU) went to its second expiry on March 23, with 2,588 contracts going to delivery in April, almost double the 1,400 contracts which went to […]

NICE Actimize Wins FinTech Breakthrough Award for Fraud Prevention Innovation with AI-Powered IFM-X Dark Web Intelligence and New Account Fraud Solutions

Both solutions leverage the power of NICE Actimize’s IFM-X enterprise fraud management platform powered by artificial intelligence and machine learning HOBOKEN, N.J.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#NICE—NICE Actimize, a NICE (Nasdaq: NICE) business today announced that its IFM-X Dark Web Intelligence and New Account Fraud solutions have been selected as winners of the “Fraud Prevention Innovation Award” by FinTech […]