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Blockchain

Flipside | June 30, 2022

ShroomDK, an NFT-based SDK that offers programmatic query access to the most complete blockchain data available anywhere, was just released by Flipside Crypto, a leading blockchain ecosystem growth and analytics business. Open access to blockchain data is a foundational component to enabling the growth of Web3 ecosystems. The ability to query that data programmatically has been a critical piece of missing infrastructure for blockchain developers and analysts....

Fintech

QUODD | August 28, 2021

Apex Fintech Solutions and QUODD Financial Information Services, a business unit of Financeware, a NewSpring Holdings platform company, have announced a strategic data partnership to offer access to real-time market data feeds to deliver pricing information and Vendor of Record services. Apex’s network of clients, which include online brokerages, institutional traders, traditional wealth managers, digital banks and wealth-tech providers, and consumer brands, is expected to b...

JPMorgan | February 26, 2020

JPMorgan chief Jamie Dimon says the bank will pursue an aggressive M&A strategy to see off the threats posed to its business by Big Tech giants and smaller fintechs. Speaking at the New York-based bank’s annual investor meeting, Dimon said: “We are looking, and we will be much more aggressive with acquisitions across the board. “You’re going to get some form of competition from Apple, Amazon, Facebook, Google, WeChat, Alipay; you’re going to get it across paymen...

Financial Management

PRA Group, Inc. | April 05, 2022

PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, announced today that on April 1, 2022, it completed the refinancing of its European credit facilities. This refinancing includes a new $800 million UK credit facility and an amended and resized $750 million credit facility covering the rest of Europe, excluding the UK. The new UK facility includes a diverse group of both new and existing lenders that participate in both the North American...