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Former Upstart Founding Executive, Jeff Keltner, Joins LawFi as Strategic Advisor

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Software, Banking, Mobile, Wireless, Professional Services, Fintech, Payments, Apps, Applications, Technology, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Legal, Finance, Other Technology, Education, Risk, Knowledge, Lead, Artificial intelligence, IPO, Engineering, IBM, Global 2000, Stanford University, Private law, Computer, Google Workspace, UI, Computer engineering

LawFi, Inc., (“ LawFi ”) a pioneering Legal Fintech Lender and the Inventor of the “Legal Fee Loan” is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Jeff Keltner to our growing team.

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  • LawFi, Inc., (“ LawFi ”) a pioneering Legal Fintech Lender and the Inventor of the “Legal Fee Loan” is pleased to announce the addition of Mr. Jeff Keltner to our growing team.
  • Mr. Keltner has signed on as an Advisor to help guide our highly experienced teams.
  • Jeff was a founding team member at Upstart where he led business development, strategic partnerships, and new initiatives from its founding through an eventual IPO and beyond.
  • He was a key executive at Upstart, helping to take Upstart from its launch to the prominent multi-billion public company it is today.

Birmingham, Alabama-Based Fairvoy Private Wealth Goes Independent with Dynasty Financial Partners

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Personal Finance, Technology, Finance, Fintech, Consulting, Banking, Professional Services, Software, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Asset Management, Diamond, Partner (business rank), Merrill (company), Research, Fidelity, Dynasty, Financial adviser

Dynasty Financial Partners today announced that Fairvoy Private Wealth has joined its industry-leading platform of technology-driven wealth management tools and services.

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  • Dynasty Financial Partners today announced that Fairvoy Private Wealth has joined its industry-leading platform of technology-driven wealth management tools and services.
  • Fairvoy Private Wealth is an independent wealth management firm based in Birmingham, Ala., staffed by professionals from Merrill Lynch, including:
    Stephen Davis, CFP®, ChFC®, APMA®, Managing Partner, Senior Private Wealth Advisor
    Neal Carroll, CFP®, CPWA®, CPFA®, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Private Wealth Advisor
    Ashley Davis, CPA®, CRPC®, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Private Wealth Advisor
    The name "Fairvoy" invokes the firm's dedication to fairness and upholding its clients’ best interests on their wealth-management voyages.
  • “We are pleased to welcome the Fairvoy team to our Dynasty family and thrilled to include a new firm in the growing Birmingham market," said Shirl Penney, CEO and Founder of Dynasty Financial Partners.
  • Fairvoy has selected Fidelity as its custodian, Black Diamond for performance reporting, and eMoney Advisor for financial planning.

Fully Cloud-Native MicroStrategy ONE® Platform Now Available on Google Cloud Marketplace

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
Software, Mobile, Wireless, Networks, Internet, Data Management, Payments, Electronic Commerce, IOT (Internet of Things), Technology, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Artificial Intelligence, Web3, Other Technology, Cloud, Dai, Workflow, Google Cloud, MicroStrategy, ISV, Organization, MSTR, Network equipment provider

Deploying MicroStrategy ONE on Google Cloud enables customers to take full advantage of MicroStrategy AI , a first-to-market solution for rapidly building AI applications on trusted data.

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  • Deploying MicroStrategy ONE on Google Cloud enables customers to take full advantage of MicroStrategy AI , a first-to-market solution for rapidly building AI applications on trusted data.
  • With MicroStrategy ONE and Google Cloud, large organizations can truly become data-driven organizations.
  • “Bringing MicroStrategy ONE to Google Cloud Marketplace will help customers quickly deploy, manage, and grow the platform on Google Cloud's trusted, global infrastructure," said Dai Vu, Managing Director, Marketplace & ISV GTM Programs at Google Cloud.
  • “And now that MicroStrategy ONE is available on Google Cloud Marketplace, it’s simple to purchase and deploy, enabling businesses to accelerate their journey towards basing all business decisions on hard data and analysis, rather than on gut feelings."

Ant Group Launches Partnership on International Consumer Friendly Zones Program in China, Partnering With Global E-wallets, Card Organizations

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Monday, April 8, 2024
Electronic Commerce, Technology, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Apps, Applications, Mobile, Wireless, Other Travel, Payments, Retail, Transportation, Fintech, Travel, Small Business, Marketing, Finance, Communications, Banking, Professional Services, Other Technology, Telecommunications, Internet, Online Retail, TrueMoney, JCB, Mastercard, Visa, Diners Club International, Bank, Ant Group, Bank of China, City, IBM Consulting, Tourism, Commerce, State bank, KakaoPay, Multimedia, Lakson Group, Online shopping

Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, launched in Beijing a nationwide Program to build International Consumer Friendly Zones across major Chinese tourist and commercial cities, with the support of relevant authorities and local governments.

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  • Ant Group, along with 11 overseas payment partners of Alipay+ and major international card organizations, launched in Beijing a nationwide Program to build International Consumer Friendly Zones across major Chinese tourist and commercial cities, with the support of relevant authorities and local governments.
  • Working with local merchants, tourism sites and commercial districts, the Program aims to enhance international visitors' experience and drive business for local merchants.
  • As part of the International Consumer Friendly Zones program, Ant Group will collaborate closely with partners to significantly enhance accessibility and convenience of the two mobile payment options for international visitors.
  • Jake Xue, General Manager, Global Business Services, Ant Group, said, “Seamless payment and consumer experience is critical for international travel as well as for broader cultural and economic exchange.

Core Scientific Announces March 2024 Production and Operations Updates

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Friday, April 5, 2024
Hardware, Alternative Energy, Data Management, Energy, Technology, Fintech, Apps, Applications, Blockchain, Professional Services, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Networks, Other Energy, Internet, Mobile, Wireless, Cryptocurrency, Bitcoin, Miner, Heat, Atmosphere

Core Scientific earned 906 bitcoin in March from its owned fleet of miners.

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  • Core Scientific earned 906 bitcoin in March from its owned fleet of miners.
  • In addition to its self-mining fleet, Core Scientific provided data center hosting services, technology and operating support for approximately 51,000 hosted, customer-owned bitcoin miners, representing approximately 23% of the bitcoin miners operating in the Company’s data centers as of March 31, 2024.
  • Core Scientific works with utility companies and the communities in which it operates to enhance electrical grid stability.
  • The Company expects to receive and deploy the remaining S21s from this order by the end of April 2024.

Visa to Announce Fiscal Second Quarter 2024 Financial Results on April 23, 2024

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Finance, Payments, Professional Services, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Technology, Webcast, News, Security (finance)

Visa (NYSE: V) will report its fiscal second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

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  • Visa (NYSE: V) will report its fiscal second quarter 2024 financial results on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
  • After market close, Visa will furnish the results with the Securities and Exchange Commission and post them, along with accompanying financial information, on the Visa Investor Relations website.
  • Visa will issue a news wire alert when the earnings materials are publicly available, including a link to those documents.
  • This quiet period will be in place until fiscal second quarter 2024 earnings are publicly available on April 23, 2024.

Ripple to Issue USD-backed Stablecoin Bringing More Utility and Liquidity to XRP Ledger

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Professional Services, Blockchain, Technology, Cryptocurrency, Finance, Fintech, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, XRP, Ethereum, DEX, ERC20, Central bank, Ledger, Trust, Finance Secretary (India), ETH, Decentralized finance, Money, USD

To meet this growing demand, Ripple will issue a stablecoin, leveraging its decade-plus of experience building real-world financial solutions for institutions around the world.

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  • To meet this growing demand, Ripple will issue a stablecoin, leveraging its decade-plus of experience building real-world financial solutions for institutions around the world.
  • “This is a natural step for Ripple to continue bridging the gap between traditional finance and crypto,” said Brad Garlinghouse, Ripple CEO.
  • Bringing more credible assets on the DEX, such as Ripple’s stablecoin, will drive numerous benefits for users, developers, and apps.
  • Multichain Compatibility: The Ripple stablecoin will be issued on the XRP Ledger and Ethereum networks using XRPL native functionality and ERC20 token standards.

Bluevine Helps Small Businesses Quickly Unlock Growth With A Choice Of Three Business Checking Plans Designed To Maximize Earnings and Minimize Fees

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Software, Finance, Banking, Small Business, Professional Services, Technology, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Business, Online, Customer, Growth, FDIC, APY, ACH, Luigi, QuickBooks, Insurance, Standard, Multimedia, Bank

Bluevine , the all-in-one digital banking platform specifically designed for small businesses, today announced it will provide customers three different options for their Bluevine Business Checking account - so they can choose the plan that does the most to unlock additional growth for their business.

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  • Bluevine , the all-in-one digital banking platform specifically designed for small businesses, today announced it will provide customers three different options for their Bluevine Business Checking account - so they can choose the plan that does the most to unlock additional growth for their business.
  • With Annual Percentage Yields (APYs) ranging from 2.0% to 4.25%, business owners can immediately maximize the returns on their business checking deposits.
  • Customers on the Premier and Plus plans can also enjoy discounted costs on most standard payment fees, and no monthly fees based on qualifying balances and combined monthly spending activity across Bluevine Business Debit Mastercard® and Bluevine Business Cashback Mastercard®1 credit card.
  • “Now, we’re bringing small businesses even more of the products, services, and overall benefits that traditional banks have long reserved for large corporations.

Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024: Seasonal Factors Impact Small Business Sales as Spring Arrives

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Banking, Other Retail, Professional Services, Business, Fintech, Payments, Consumer, Technology, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Small Business, Retail, Other Consumer, Finance, Food industry, Personal, Spring break, Travel, Gambling, Accommodation, Information services, Amusement, Performing arts, Multimedia, Clothing, Jewellery

Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024.

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  • Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial services technology, has published the Fiserv Small Business Index™ for March 2024.
  • The Fiserv Small Business Index is an indicator of the performance of small businesses in the United States at national, state, and industry levels.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240404737908/en/
    March 2024 Fiserv Small Business Index Values (Graphic: Business Wire)
    Nationally, the seasonally adjusted Fiserv Small Business Index decreased one point to 141.
  • Small business sales grew +2.0% year-over-year, while declining -0.8% month-over-month.

NFC Technology Driving Shift From Contactless Card to Device First Approach – ABI Research

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Thursday, April 4, 2024
Banking, Consumer Electronics, Technology, Professional Services, Payments, Wearables, Mobile Technology, Digital Cash Management, Digital Assets, Telecommunications, Apps, Applications, Software, Mobile, Wireless, Research, NFC, Produce traceability, Smartphone, Telephone numbers in Hungary, Near-field communication, Adoption study, Mobile phone

Security, convenience and future digital wallet innovations cement the growing trend towards device first approaches.

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  • Security, convenience and future digital wallet innovations cement the growing trend towards device first approaches.
  • For the first time ever, the study found that the majority of consumers prefer to use their mobile phone or wearable to pay over a contactless card.
  • “The 2024 Study highlights a significant paradigm shift in the way that people use their contactless devices,” comments Andrew Zignani, Research Director at ABI Research.
  • As familiarity and understanding of NFC continues to grow, so too does demand for additional applications and use cases for the technology.