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Viral Nation Acquires Eight Seven Media

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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Founded in 2018 by Dylan Scance, Eight Seven Media provides brands and talent with bespoke content production services.

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  • Founded in 2018 by Dylan Scance, Eight Seven Media provides brands and talent with bespoke content production services.
  • Eight Seven Media will expand Viral Nations content offering into the newly-created VN Studio.
  • Eight Seven Medias best-in-class video production and monetization capabilities are a perfect launching pad for VN Studio, said Lauren Crampsie, President, Viral Nation.
  • Viral Nation is a new media innovation group that powers the social ecosystem through integrated solutions that align strategy, talent, media, and technology.

BitPay Adds Polygon Network Expanding Crypto Payment Options

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Wednesday, October 26, 2022
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BitPay , the worlds largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, has announced support for Polygon and MATIC.

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  • BitPay , the worlds largest provider of Bitcoin and cryptocurrency payment services, has announced support for Polygon and MATIC.
  • For the first time, BitPay app holders will have access to spend other ERC-20 tokens including USDC, DAI, ETH and WBTC on the Polygon Network .
  • BitPay merchants will be able to accept Polygon payments from the most popular Polygon wallets.
  • As the first merchant to accept MATIC through BitPay, Panini America is supporting its customers with a new digital payment option.

Socure Announces International Expansion to Meet Growing Global Demand

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Monday, October 24, 2022
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Socure , the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, announced today its international expansion into Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.

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  • Socure , the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, announced today its international expansion into Canada, the United Kingdom, and Europe.
  • As part of the expansion, the company will make available its eKYC, Case Management, Predictive DocV document verification, device ID, behavioral biometrics, and Global Watchlist screening and monitoring products.
  • The expansion comes on the heels of the companys triple-digit growth in customers as demand increases for its graph-defined identity verification and fraud prevention platform.
  • Our expansion internationally marks a milestone moment in the maturation of Socure as we introduce our industry leading identity verification and fraud prevention solutions to global customers tackling mult-country identity and fraud threats, said Johnny Ayers, founder and CEO of Socure.

VetsInTech Announces Fall Gala 2022

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Tuesday, October 25, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VetsinTech, the leading national non-profit dedicated to supporting veterans through tech-based programs and opportunities in education, employment, and entrepreneurship, announced its 8th Annual Veterans Day Gala planned for Friday, November 11th, beginning at 6:00 pm PST. This year marks the return of its in-person event. The Gala is held each year in the fall to fund educational scholarships for veterans and military spouses and to celebrate Veterans Day.

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  • The Gala is held each year in the fall to fund educational scholarships for veterans and military spouses and to celebrate Veterans Day.
  • "VetsinTech provides an essential service to our veterans, and I'm proud to support their efforts to help veterans transition to successful careers in tech," Founder of craigslist and Craig Newmark Philanthropies, and a board member of VetsinTech.
  • I'm most grateful to our generous sponsors who have supported VetsinTech, enabling us to extend our programs to reach more veterans," said Katherine Webster, Founder and CEO of VetsinTech.
  • "We are honored to sponsor this year's VetsinTech Gala, while representing the larger Stagwell network," said Maggie Malek, CEO of MMI Agency.

Deadfellaz and DraftKings Announce First-of-its-Kind Collaboration Ahead of Halloween Weekend

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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As part of the collaboration, the collection will feature first-of-its-kind utility, including access to gated Deadfellaz-themed contests and exclusive NFT prizing.

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  • As part of the collaboration, the collection will feature first-of-its-kind utility, including access to gated Deadfellaz-themed contests and exclusive NFT prizing.
  • Deadfellaz have established themselves as one of the most culturally relevant and impactful NFT projects in Web3 to date, said Matt Kalish, DraftKings co-founder & President, DraftKings North America.
  • We are thrilled to be working with DraftKings on this collection, said Betty & Psych, Co-Founders of Deadfellaz.
  • The collaboration is one of the multiple activations that Deadfellaz is announcing this month - including their biggest live event yet: DEADZONE LA, taking place on Halloween weekend.

Socure Estimates Financial Losses from Synthetic Fraud to Reach Nearly $5B by 2024

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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If synthetic identity fraud continues to go unchecked, losses will double from the estimated $2.48 billion this year to nearly $5 billion in 2024, the research shows.

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  • If synthetic identity fraud continues to go unchecked, losses will double from the estimated $2.48 billion this year to nearly $5 billion in 2024, the research shows.
  • The report documents some of the most recent patterns employed by synthetic fraudsters, such as launching increased attacks on demand deposit accounts (DDAs).
  • At Socure, we strongly believe we can eradicate synthetic fraud within the next three years, and stop the damage that bad actors are committing against consumers and our financial system.
  • Synthetic Identity Fraud is Growing, Morphing
    The Department of Justice has said that synthetic identity fraud is the countrys fastest growing financial crime.

Socure Launches Newest Sigma Synthetic Fraud Model Adding Unrivaled Precision to its Identity Fraud Suite

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Socure , the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, today announced the debut of its newest Sigma Synthetic Fraud model, a synthetic identity fraud detection solution that identifies manipulated and fabricated identities with unmatched precision.

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  • Socure , the leading provider of digital identity verification and fraud solutions, today announced the debut of its newest Sigma Synthetic Fraud model, a synthetic identity fraud detection solution that identifies manipulated and fabricated identities with unmatched precision.
  • Core to the precision of Sigma Synthetic Fraud is the integration of two critical fraud-fighting features: powerful machine learning technology (ML) and expert fraud investigators.
  • Socure combines the knowledge and expertise of fraud investigators with the computational and statistical capabilities of advanced ML, making its solution highly effective in detecting synthetic identity fraud.
  • With Sigma Synthetic Fraud, Socure fraud investigators provide clean, corrected, and properly classified fraud labels for unlabeled or mislabeled raw data.

Apex Fintech Solutions’ Data Highlights Gen Z’s Increased Focus on Renewable Energy in Third Quarter 2022

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex), the fintech for fintechs powering innovation and the future of digital wealth management, today released its Third Quarter 2022 Apex Next Investor Outlook (Q3 ANIO Report or the report).

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  • Apex Fintech Solutions (Apex), the fintech for fintechs powering innovation and the future of digital wealth management, today released its Third Quarter 2022 Apex Next Investor Outlook (Q3 ANIO Report or the report).
  • Throughout the third quarter 2022, Gen Z investors turned to renewable energy stocks that focus on mitigating climate change and rising gas prices.
  • At the same time, investors across generations remain interested in accessing the power of digital assets, said Connor Coughlin, General Manager, Fintech at Apex Fintech Solutions.
  • Apex Fintech Solutions is a fintech powerhouse enabling seamless access, frictionless investing, and investor education for all.

Pat Tillman Foundation to Honor Bryan Stevenson, Tillman Scholar Bridgette Bell at Tillman Honors 2022

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) will honor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), and 2017 Tillman Scholar Bridgette Bell for their tireless efforts in advocating for a more equitable world at Tillman Honors, presented by TEKsystems, in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 3.

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  • The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) will honor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), and 2017 Tillman Scholar Bridgette Bell for their tireless efforts in advocating for a more equitable world at Tillman Honors in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 3.
  • CHICAGO, Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Pat Tillman Foundation (PTF) will honor Bryan Stevenson, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative (EJI), and 2017 Tillman Scholar Bridgette Bell for their tireless efforts in advocating for a more equitable world at Tillman Honors, presented by TEKsystems, in Chicago on Thursday, Nov. 3.
  • Bryan Stevenson exemplifies this so completely," said Dan Futrell, CEO and 2011 Tillman Scholar.
  • For more information on the Pat Tillman Foundation and the impact of the Tillman Scholars, visit pattillmanfoundation.org.

WONDR NATION Launches Managed Services with Foxwoods' Newly Relaunched FoxPlay Social Casino

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Thursday, October 20, 2022
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MASHANTUCKET, Conn., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WONDR NATION , the online gaming entertainment company from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, today announced the launch of professional managed services with the relaunch and rebrand of FoxPlay Social Casino, Foxwoods Resort Casino's free-to-play social casino experience.

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  • MASHANTUCKET, Conn., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WONDR NATION , the online gaming entertainment company from the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation, today announced the launch of professional managed services with the relaunch and rebrand of FoxPlay Social Casino, Foxwoods Resort Casino's free-to-play social casino experience.
  • WONDR NATION, in partnership with Ruby Seven Studios, a top-ranking social casino gaming company, will manage FoxPlay to maximize revenue and player engagement, ensuring Foxwoods' guests have access to the highest quality gaming experiences and exceptional social casino offerings.
  • "Alongside our selected partner, we designed FoxPlay Social Casino to provide the excitement, entertainment and engagement that social casino players are looking for.
  • From social casino platforms, like FoxPlay Social Casino, to real money gaming services, WONDR NATION's profit and engagement-maximizing managed services include iGaming implementation, social casino management, marketing & digital strategy, marketing operations, website & mobile app development & management and more.