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Fireblocks Becomes First Digital Asset Service Provider to Receive C4 Certification

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Friday, December 16, 2022

NEW YORK, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fireblocks, an easy-to-use platform to create innovative products on the blockchain and manage day-to-day crypto operations, announced today that it has become the first company  to have its digital asset infrastructure system  certified by the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4) as a CryptoCurrency Security Standard (CCSS) Level 3 Qualified Service Provider (QSP).

Key Points: 
  • "Since 2014, the CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium has been setting the bar for industry players and operators," said Jessica Levesque, Executive Director at CryptoCurrency Certification Consortium (C4).
  • With this certification, Fireblocks customers can be assured that their blockchain-based products or digital asset operations are being upheld against the highest security standards.
  • For Fireblocks customers applying for their own CCSS certification, Fireblocks' certification status can be used in their own audit as evidence of CCSS requirements being met.
  • Fireblocks enables exchanges, lending desks, custodians, banks, trading desks, and hedge funds to securely scale digital asset operations through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure.

Fireblocks Surpasses $100 Million ARR Milestone, Cementing Its Status as SaaS Centaur

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Monday, September 12, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fireblocks (www.fireblocks.com), an easy-to-use platform to create innovative products on the blockchain and manage day-to-day crypto operations, announced today that its 2022 Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has surpassed $100 million just four years after the company's inception and three years since Fireblocks' first product went into market. This achievement places Fireblocks among a rare subset of SaaS unicorns — including Slack and Twilio — that have reached this coveted valuation milestone in less than five years.

Key Points: 
  • This achievement places Fireblocks among a rare subset of SaaS unicorns including Slack and Twilio that have reached this coveted valuation milestone in less than five years.
  • "For the digital asset industry, 2022 has been a year of consolidation as well as tremendous growth," said Fireblocks Co-founder and CEO, Michael Shaulov.
  • "At Paradigm, we're committed to supporting organizations like Fireblocks that empower developers and ultimately make Web3 more user-friendly and secure."
  • Fireblocks enables exchanges, lending desks, custodians, banks, trading desks, and hedge funds to securely scale digital asset operations through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure.

Fireblocks Surpasses $100 Million ARR Milestone, Cementing Its Status as SaaS Centaur

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Monday, September 12, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fireblocks (www.fireblocks.com), an easy-to-use platform to create innovative products on the blockchain and manage day-to-day crypto operations, announced today that its 2022 Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has surpassed $100 million just four years after the company's inception and three years since Fireblocks' first product went into market. This achievement places Fireblocks among a rare subset of SaaS unicorns — including Slack and Twilio — that have reached this coveted valuation milestone in less than five years.

Key Points: 
  • This achievement places Fireblocks among a rare subset of SaaS unicorns including Slack and Twilio that have reached this coveted valuation milestone in less than five years.
  • "For the digital asset industry, 2022 has been a year of consolidation as well as tremendous growth," said Fireblocks Co-founder and CEO, Michael Shaulov.
  • "At Paradigm, we're committed to supporting organizations like Fireblocks that empower developers and ultimately make Web3 more user-friendly and secure."
  • Some of the biggest trading desks have switched to Fireblocks because it's the only solution that CISOs and Ops Teams both love.

Amperity Strengthens APAC Presence With New Australian Office

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

SEATTLE, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amperity, the leading customer data platform (CDP) for enterprise consumer brands, today announces its expansion in the Asia Pacific (APAC) market with the opening of a new office in Australia. Amperity also appoints Billy Loizou, Area Vice President, to lead the company's sales and marketing efforts and build a team of dedicated experts to help brands in the APAC market make better use of customer data to scale their business.

Key Points: 
  • "By establishing a larger footprint in Australia and across Asia, Amperity will be able to service brands anywhere they are located or doing business," said Barry Padgett, CEO of Amperity.
  • "I've seen firsthand how instrumental Amperity is in helping brands make sense of the data chaos by creating pristine customer profiles.
  • The company's international expansion also includes a new office in the United Kingdom and a data centre in the Netherlands to complement its current presence in Eastern Europe.
  • Amperity is the leading Customer Data Platform provider that helps companies use data to improve marketing performance, build long-term customer loyalty and drive growth.

Connext expands leadership team

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Tuesday, August 9, 2022

He has assumed day-to-day leadership of the Company, working closely with Matt Howard who was recently promoted to Chief Operating Officer, to lead the next phase of Connext.

Key Points: 
  • He has assumed day-to-day leadership of the Company, working closely with Matt Howard who was recently promoted to Chief Operating Officer, to lead the next phase of Connext.
  • Howard is an engaging leader with over 10 years of experience in the industry at both the project management and leadership levels.
  • He brings a strong focus on team development and system integration while also expanding net new sales, engagement management, and solution design.
  • I am incredibly excited to assume this new role and for the future of the company, said William Bailey, President of Connext.

F45 Training Announces Strategic Update

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022

F45 Training Holdings Inc. (F45 or the Company) (NYSE: FXLV), the fastest growing fitness franchisor in the world according to Entrepreneur, today announced strategic updates to align the Company more closely with macroeconomic conditions and current business trends and prepare for the next phase of studio and membership growth.

Key Points: 
  • F45 Training Holdings Inc. (F45 or the Company) (NYSE: FXLV), the fastest growing fitness franchisor in the world according to Entrepreneur, today announced strategic updates to align the Company more closely with macroeconomic conditions and current business trends and prepare for the next phase of studio and membership growth.
  • To the investors that have joined us along our journey, I thank you for your commitment to F45.
  • Lastly, I am forever grateful to our franchisees who deliver the worlds best workout each day to F45 members around the world.
  • Adam has done a tremendous job in leading F45, and I want to thank him for his countless contributions and innovations.

Zerocap enables trade of tokenised carbon credits with A$DC

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zerocap has joined forces with ANZ Bank and carbon credits platform Beta Carbon to successfully tradeon its platform tokenised Australian carbon credits (BCAU) using the ANZ Bank issued A$DC stablecoin.

Key Points: 
  • MELBOURNE, Australia, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zerocap has joined forces with ANZ Bank and carbon credits platform Beta Carbon to successfully tradeon its platform tokenised Australian carbon credits (BCAU) using the ANZ Bank issued A$DC stablecoin.
  • Zerocap CEO Ryan McCall said, "Zerocap's mission is to bridge the worlds of traditional markets and digital assets.
  • "Zerocap's thesis is we'll see the 'tokenisation of everything,' from carbon credits to bonds, equities, property and more.
  • Zerocap sourced the BCAU from BetaCarbon, which tokenises Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) into digital tokens, with each representing 1kg of carbon captured.

Zerocap enables trade of tokenised carbon credits with A$DC

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zerocap has joined forces with ANZ Bank and carbon credits platform Beta Carbon to successfully trade on its platform tokenised Australian carbon credits (BCAU) using the ANZ Bank issued A$DC stablecoin.

Key Points: 
  • MELBOURNE, Australia, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zerocap has joined forces with ANZ Bank and carbon credits platform Beta Carbon to successfully trade on its platform tokenised Australian carbon credits (BCAU) using the ANZ Bank issued A$DC stablecoin.
  • Zerocap CEO Ryan McCall said, "Zerocap's mission is to bridge the worlds of traditional markets and digital assets.
  • "Zerocap's thesis is we'll see the 'tokenisation of everything,' from carbon credits to bonds, equities, property and more.
  • Zerocap sourced the BCAU from BetaCarbon, which tokenises Australian Carbon Credit Units (ACCUs) into digital tokens, with each representing 1kg of carbon captured.

Cinctive Continues Expansion with Appointment of Macro Veteran Giles Coppel

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Monday, June 13, 2022

NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinctive Capital Management ("Cinctive"), a multi-manager alternative investment firm focused on long/short equities, has announced the hiring of macro investing veteran Giles Coppel. Mr. Coppel will serve as Macro Chief Investment Officer of the strategy. In addition to Mr. Coppel, the firm announced several other senior team appointments.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cinctive Capital Management ("Cinctive"), a multi-manager alternative investment firm focused on long/short equities, has announced the hiring of macro investing veteran Giles Coppel.
  • "As Cinctive continues to expand its platform, we are excited to bring Giles on to build out our macro capabilities," said Rich Schimel, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Cinctive.
  • I am delighted to join the firm and work with the team to create a premier macro investing business," said Mr. Coppel.
  • Having the opportunity to add Giles to our team will lend to us building a first-class macro business," said Larry Sapanski, Co-Founder and Co-Chief Investment Officer of Cinctive.

Zerocap backing Australian racer Dylan Young

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Monday, April 11, 2022

MELBOURNE, Australia, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital asset investment specialist Zerocap is delighted to sponsor and partner with dynamic Australian race car driver Dylan Young , as Dylan pursues his motor racing career in Europe this year and Zerocap builds it position as a leading investment firm for digital assets.

Key Points: 
  • MELBOURNE, Australia, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital asset investment specialist Zerocap is delighted to sponsor and partner with dynamic Australian race car driver Dylan Young , as Dylan pursues his motor racing career in Europe this year and Zerocap builds it position as a leading investment firm for digital assets.
  • Ryan McCall, CEO & Co-founder of Zerocap said,"Dylan Young is one of only a handful of Australian racing drivers who has recently been competing internationally on the single seater pathway towards F1.
  • He has relished the challenge of going up against the world's best and is on an exciting trajectory, much like Zerocap.
  • Dylan Young said, "I'm absolutely stoked to team up with Zerocap for my 2022 season.