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A Growing Support for Sports Betting Accelerates the Market's Expansion

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Wednesday, October 27, 2021

For example, a Massachusetts House lawmakers have recently approved a bill to legalize sports betting in the state.

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  • For example, a Massachusetts House lawmakers have recently approved a bill to legalize sports betting in the state.
  • Under the agreement, Sportradar will provide its Managed Trading Service to FansUnite, which includes pre-match betting services, live odds, and betting stimulation services.
  • Additionally, the partnership will enable FansUnite's sportsbook to feature online visualizations and obtain a full-administrative back-office to assist with betting operations.
  • Overall, our proprietary technology equipped with Sportradar's services will create a competitive betting solution that appeals to B2B customers in the global sports betting industry."

A Growing Support for Sports Betting Accelerates the Market's Expansion

Retrieved on: 
Wednesday, October 27, 2021

For example, a Massachusetts House lawmakers have recently approved a bill to legalize sports betting in the state.

Key Points: 
  • For example, a Massachusetts House lawmakers have recently approved a bill to legalize sports betting in the state.
  • Under the agreement, Sportradar will provide its Managed Trading Service to FansUnite, which includes pre-match betting services, live odds, and betting stimulation services.
  • Additionally, the partnership will enable FansUnite's sportsbook to feature online visualizations and obtain a full-administrative back-office to assist with betting operations.
  • Overall, our proprietary technology equipped with Sportradar's services will create a competitive betting solution that appeals to B2B customers in the global sports betting industry."

KraneShares Wins For China Suite and Carbon at the 2021 Mutual Fund Industry and ETF Awards

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021

KraneShares was awarded ETF Suite of the Year for their China Suite.

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  • KraneShares was awarded ETF Suite of the Year for their China Suite.
  • The top ETF Suite award is given to the most successful suite of ETFs as determined by a combination of several elements, such as flows, performance, innovation, and fund objectives.
  • KraneShares was also awarded Newcomer Active ETF of the Year for the KraneShares Global Carbon ETF (NYSE: KRBN) .
  • "It is a great honor to be recognized by Fund Intelligence for our contribution to the ETF industry for both our China ETF suite and global carbon allowance fund (KRBN)."

Cutting Edge Events Announces Additional Details of the Florida Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit Set to Take Place on November 4-5th, 2021

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Monday, October 25, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- Cutting Edge Events LLC is excited to announce additional developments taking place as it prepares for the upcoming Florida Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit (FBBS), set to be held at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, November 4-5th, 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- via InvestorWire -- Cutting Edge Events LLC is excited to announce additional developments taking place as it prepares for the upcoming Florida Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit (FBBS), set to be held at the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida, November 4-5th, 2021.
  • Cutting Edge Events has established a strong reputation for hosting new media and tech-driven conferences.
  • Having earned back-to-back Guinness World Record titles for the largest attendance of a virtual podcasting conference, Cutting Edge Events has proven its ability to stage large and highly engaging events.
  • Creators of Podfest Multimedia Expo, Podfest Global Summit and Vidfest Expo, the team behind this cutting-edge events company is excited to bring its expertise and unique style to blockchain and bitcoin influencers!

CryptoCurrencyWire to Serve as Official NewsWire of the Florida Bitcoin & Blockchain Summit

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

The summit is bringing together fintech communities, businesses, evangelists and political leaders from all over the world.

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  • The summit is bringing together fintech communities, businesses, evangelists and political leaders from all over the world.
  • We are delighted to collaborate with the CryptoCurrencyWire and IBN teams, who will be serving as our official newswire and media sponsor, respectively, said Chris Krimitsos, Chief Creative Officer of the upcoming summit.
  • To find out more and register for the upcoming summit, visit the events official website at https://floridablockchainsummit.com .
  • Please see full terms of use and disclaimers on the CryptoCurrencyWire website, applicable to all content provided by CCW wherever published or re-published: https://CCW.fm/Disclaimer

Woven Capital Invests in UP.Partners' New Venture Capital Fund Dedicated to Powering the Future of Mobility Through Emerging Technology

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

"Transforming mobility through technology is central to the mission of Woven Planet, and UP.Partners' investment strategy is in complete lockstep," said Betty Bryant, Principal, Woven Capital.

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  • "Transforming mobility through technology is central to the mission of Woven Planet, and UP.Partners' investment strategy is in complete lockstep," said Betty Bryant, Principal, Woven Capital.
  • "The investment from Woven Capital is a significant endorsement of our unwavering commitment to the future of mobility," said Ben Marcus, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, UP.Partners.
  • Woven Capital is an $800 million global investment fund that supports growth-stage companies focused on technology and innovation in mobility.
  • Founded in 2018 as Toyota Research Institute - Advanced Development ("TRI-AD"), Woven Planet is composed of four complementary companies: Woven Planet Holdings, Woven Core, Woven Alpha, and Woven Capital.

Alaska Airlines launches investment arm to accelerate progress to net zero

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Monday, October 18, 2021

SEATTLE, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Alaska Airlines announced the formation of a new LLC, Alaska Star Ventures, toadvanceemerging technologythat willaccelerate the airline's progress towardnetzerocarbon emissions.

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  • SEATTLE, Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Alaska Airlines announced the formation of a new LLC, Alaska Star Ventures, toadvanceemerging technologythat willaccelerate the airline's progress towardnetzerocarbon emissions.
  • "The future of aviation is a collaborative effort between founders, funders, builders and key stakeholders - like Alaska Airlines," said Cyrus Sigari, UP.Partners' co-founder and managing partner.
  • Alaska Airlines and its regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States and to Mexico, Canada and Costa Rica.
  • Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).

UP.Partners Launches $230M Venture Fund to Transform the Moving World

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Monday, October 18, 2021

SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --UP.Partners today announced the final close of its inaugural $230M early stage venture capital fund dedicated to supporting companies that are transforming the moving world.

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  • SANTA MONICA, Calif., Oct. 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --UP.Partners today announced the final close of its inaugural $230M early stage venture capital fund dedicated to supporting companies that are transforming the moving world.
  • "Our investment in UP.Partners demonstrates Alaska Air Group's continued commitment to supporting a cleaner and more accessible world of transport," says Alaska Air Group CEO Ben Minicuccui.
  • "The UP.Partners team, portfolio and ecosystem of corporate partners and investors is truly world class, and we are proud to partner with UP.Partners on this journey of supporting early stage technology companies that are transforming the moving world."
  • Together, the UP community is transforming the moving world.

Fobi Announces Acquisition of PassWallet, A Leading Android Wallet Pass Issuer With 6,000,000+ Downloads. Deal To Provide Near-Term and Long-Term Revenue Growth

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

PassWallet works with other leading Wallet pass companies and supports more than 150 countries where Google Pay is not supported.

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  • PassWallet works with other leading Wallet pass companies and supports more than 150 countries where Google Pay is not supported.
  • Rob Anson, Fobi CEO, stated: This represents a key achievement for Fobi and its shareholders.
  • This acquisition of PassWallet positions Fobi as an up and coming leader in the digital wallet space.
  • PassWallet is thefirst appspecializing in enabling Android users to store, organize and update Wallet passes, in the most simple and intuitive way.

ARK Investment Management LLC Announces Relocation of Its Corporate Headquarters and Groundbreaking for the ARK Innovation Center

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Wednesday, October 6, 2021

NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ARK Investment Management LLC ("ARK" or "ARK Invest"), an investment adviser focused solely on investing in disruptive innovation, announced today the relocation of its corporate headquarters to St. Petersburg, Florida, effective November 1, 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ARK Investment Management LLC ("ARK" or "ARK Invest"), an investment adviser focused solely on investing in disruptive innovation, announced today the relocation of its corporate headquarters to St. Petersburg, Florida, effective November 1, 2021.
  • In addition to the relocation, the company is pleased to announce groundbreaking for the ARK Innovation Center will take place during the first quarter of 2022.
  • ARK Investment Management LLC is a federally registered investment adviser and privately held investment firm.
  • ARK's investment strategies include Autonomous Technology and Robotics, Next Generation Internet, Genomic Revolution, Fintech Innovation, Space Exploration & Innovation, 3D Printing, Israel Innovative Technology, and the overall ARK Disruptive Innovation Strategy.