By Omar Faridi
Okcoin, a fast-growing crypto platform, has announced that it’s kicking off the next phase of its mission to make the digital asset industry more inclusive via the introduction of a $1 million commitment to bring “more women into crypto.” Okcoin also announced the inaugural member… Read More
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By Omar Faridi
Laleta Buctkuar notes that she recently joined UK’s Assetz Capital in June of this year, “specifically to focus on bridging products and distribution.” Laleta shared that she began working in financial services more than 20 years ago. Laleta also noted that she had a part-time… Read More
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By Omar Faridi
BEQUANT, the digital asset prime brokerage and exchange, has reportedly appointed Huong Hauduc as General Counsel. As mentioned in an update shared with CI, Huong will be helping BEQUANT to “expedite the growth of the business across new jurisdictions and products.” Huong has almost 2… Read More
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By Omar Faridi
The Open Identity Exchange (OIX) has confirmed the appointment of Mags Moore as Chairperson of the OIX Board. Within the role, Moore will be responsible for leading the OIX Executive Committee and Board, in order to set the OIX strategy, “driving forward the OIX position… Read More
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By Omar Faridi
Brex, the Fintech Unicorn that is focused on reimagining finance for growing businesses, announced that Thasunda Brown Duckett has been appointed to the Brex Board of Directors “effective January 1, 2022.” Duckett, an experienced and forward-thinking financial services leader with valuable corporate governance experience, will… Read More
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By Omar Faridi
The Board of P27 has reportedly appointed Paula da Silva as the new CEO of P27 replacing Lars Sjögren. As mentioned in the announcement, Paula is expected to start on January 17, 2022, while Claus Richter, Deputy CEO of P27, will be taking the interim… Read More
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By JD Alois
Shari Noonan, CEO of Rialto Markets, has issued a positive statement on investment crowdfunding while warning of “choppier waters” in the crypto sector and labeling NFTs [Non-Fungible Tokens] ” unregulated securities.” Rialto Markets is a FINRA regulated broker-dealer that offers securities under Reg CF (Regulation… Read More
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By Omar Faridi
Laurel Powers-Freeling has reportedly joined saving and investing app provider, Moneybox, as an “independent” and non-executive chairperson. Powers-Freeling will aim to offer strategic counsel and governance oversight across key aspects of the business which currently offers services to over 700,000 clients and earlier this year… Read More
By Omar Faridi
Digital bank Zopa has confirmed the appointment of Helen Beurier as its first Chief People Officer. With more than 25 years of professional experience across some of the largest FMCG, retail, and pharma household names, Helen brings “a wealth of experience to the digital bank… Read More
By Omar Faridi
BlueVine, the provider of financial services for small businesses, has appointed Mira Srinivasan as its Chief Risk Officer. In this role, Mira will be expected to build on the solid foundation of BlueVine’s Risk team and enhance various policies, customer experience, and risk models as… Read More
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By Omar Faridi
We recently connected with Stefany Rojas, Head of Business Development at Kahuna, a blockchain-based social media network that will aim to engage celebrities with their fans in a democratized manner. It’s worth noting that most blockchain-enabled social media projects such as Voice and Steemit have… Read More
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By Omar Faridi
We recently connected with Galina Likhitskaya, Vice president, Operation & Product at HashEx, an audit and consulting firm for blockchain or distributed ledger tech (DLT)-enabled projects. Galina talked about the importance of following the best or highest online security standards. She also discussed how smart… Read More
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By JD Alois
Azimo, a digital money transfer service, has announced the launch of an instant remittance service to Turkey. The feature is being made available by a partnership with United Payment, a leading payments service provider in Turkey. The new service will allow Azimo customers living in… Read More
By JD Alois
Timelio, a platform that provides working capital solutions so merchants get paid immediately, has raised $270 million in a debt facility led by Goldman Sachs. According to a company release, Timelio has successfully transitioned long-term marketplace investors, to offer them a position in the warehouse… Read More
By JD Alois
Betterment, a leading Robo-advisor, has raised $160 million in growth capital. The investment includes $60 million in Series F equity capital and $100 million credit facility. Betterment received a valuation of over $1.3 billion. According to a company release, the equity investment was led by… Read More
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By JD Alois
FINMA, the Swiss financial regulatory, has approved Crypto Finance to become the first regulated crypto asset fund. Crypto Finance’s fund will be administered by PvB Pernet von Ballmoos AG with custody handled by SEBA Bank AG. As was previously reported, SEBA has just received approval… Read More
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By Omar Faridi
Facet Wealth, a fast-growing Fintech offering customers with services tailored to meet individual requirements and enhance quality of life via a no-minimum, flat-fee model, reveals that it has appointed Shruti Joshi as its Chief Operating Officer. Joshi, a “proven” Fortune 15 senior management professional with… Read More
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By JD Alois
JPMorgan Chase & Co (NYSE:JPM) has acquired Frank, a popular college financial planning platform founded by prominent entrepreneur Charlie Javice. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. JP Morgan said it will acquire Frank’s entire business and verticals. Jennifer Piepszak, co-CEO of Chase, said… Read More
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By JD Alois
In mid-2020, Kabbage, one of the best-known online lenders for SMEs in the US, was acquired by American Express (NYSE:AXP). At that time, co-founders Rob Frohwein and Kathryn Petralia said this was their first time sitting in the seat of the entrepreneurs selling a company… Read More
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By Omar Faridi
Transact, the provider of payment and credential services for a connected campus, reveals that it has appointed Laura Newell-McLaughlin as Executive Vice President, Payments. Recently, Newell-McLaughlin worked as Chief of Staff to the CEO and was responsible for leading payments strategy, helping to implement and… Read More
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