FinTech investments surpassed every year prior in 2021 – $134 billion. That’s more than double 2020’s final tally, and 2020 had already set records for that year. It is safe to say that FinTech’s moment has arrived, and the digital transformation has hit a transition point from a theoretical discussion into a simple reality for financial services across the board. At the end of last year, we asked you for your thoughts on the biggest trends in this new world of FinTech for the coming year.  Your answers pointed clearly to a 2022 in which the blockchain will continue to

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Ongoing savings from 2018 merger exceed projections, reduce the rate increase request by more than half. KANSAS CITY, Mo.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today Evergy submitted a detailed rate review to the Missouri Public Service Commission (MPSC). The requested rate adjustment reflects investments to improve reliability, enhance customer service and enable the company’s transition to cleaner energy resources. Missouri […]

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DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Mary Kay Inc., a global entrepreneurship development company and advocate for corporate social responsibility and sustainability, today released its year-end highlights. In 2021, Mary Kay Inc. continued its decades-long commitment to enriching the lives of women around the globe and building healthier, more sustainable communities. Learn more about Mary Kay’s 2021 accomplishments in this […]

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Increased digitization makes strong cybersecurity more important than ever.

Collaboration Begins with the U.S. Launch of The X World Wallet™, An App-Based Reloadable Debit Account Combining Visa Acceptance, Peer-to-Peer Payments, Loyalty, and Travel Bookings for Added Value & Convenience Aimed at International Travelers AUSTIN, Texas & MEXICO CITY–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#bank—Today Rêv Worldwide, Inc. (“Rêv”), a global payments & loyalty product innovations company, and Visit Mexico, […]

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LAS VEGAS - January 6, 2022 - CoinAgenda (www.coinagenda.com), the premier global conference series connecting blockchain and cryptocurrency investors with startups since 2014, today is launching its newest NFT-focused event, NiftyAgenda, with an exclusive launch party on January 6 from 5-11 pm in Las Vegas, following CES®, the largest Consumer Electronics Show in the world. All NFT creators, innovators, buyers, and media are invited. 

NFT mainstream popularity exploded in 2021, starting in Q1 when Beeple's Everydays: The First 5000s, sold in auction for $69 million, bringing rise for artists to take digital ownership and compensation over their art. With the sales of NFTs expected to exceed $20 billion by the end of 2021, NiftyAgenda will kick off with presentations and a meet-and-greet from the leaders behind the hottest upcoming NFT drops. 

Presenters include: 

Hot Drops, the first inclusive adult NFT marketplace disrupting how creators and fans connect with next-gen content.

Fearless Girl, the iconic statue on Wall Street, which is issuing a series of NFTs to fight lawsuit by a big bank to seize control of her copyrights.

Starter Capital, the leading launchpad, incubator, and investor network for Polygon, Ethereum, Fantom, Avalanche, BSC, which is partnering with the OpenDao initiative to decentralize OpenSea.

NFTY, a blockchain studio and incubator for the next generation of NFT technology.

SDG Exchange, a global sustainability marketplace dedicated to reversing climate change one transaction at a time.

Echo Labs, a space for artists of all kinds to get their voices heard and their distinct point of view and missions noticed.

Icecap, a Blockchain-Based Diamond NFT Marketplace.

RAIR TECH, a blockchain-based digital rights management platform that uses NFTs to gate access to streaming content.

Tradery Capital, an AI-powered asset manager for Coinbase customers.

Pixel Bird, a NFT collection of pixelated birds, the result of the evolution of a group of dinosaurs that lived hundreds of years ago.

Frogland, a hand-drawn series of 10,000 generative NFTs, with each frog being entitled to a LillyPAD, or Personal Access Domain, with Frogland, the central most founding district of the metaverse.

On1 Force, a collection of 7,777 generative side-profile characters with over 100 hand-drawn features fighting for their existence. 

A List Apes, a NFT project featuring a unified community that represents each unique person and makes them feel comfortable with their individuality of character, appearance, and principles.

Following presentations by NFT creators and analysts will be an immersive digital gallery showcasing the NFT creators' newest drops and a concert by Think:X, featuring legendary Pink Floyd sax player, and NFT creator Scott Page, and Jane's Addiction drummer, Stephen Perkins. This all-star line up will perform “Beyond the Wall,” an exploration of the music of Pink Floyd, for a Think Floyd experience. The concert will simultaneously happen with NFT demonstrations and videos in the background, a full bar and heavy hors d'oeuvres. NiftyAgenda is being held at two iconic former celebrity estates ten minutes from the Strip; location details will be given with ticket purchase. Space is limited.

NiftyAgenda tickets are available for $299 and include the meet-and-greet segment, NFT gallery showcase, and Think:X concert. CES accredited media will be allowed in at no cost upon independent verification of credentials.

For more information, please contact [email protected].

ABOUT NIFTYAGENDA

NiftyAgenda brings together NFT creators, innovators, buyers and media. NiftyAgenda is the newest conference from CoinAgenda, which has been producing high-end crypto investor events globally since 2014.

ABOUT COINAGENDA

Now in its eighth year, CoinAgenda is the leading global conference series connecting professional investors, traders, family offices and digital currency funds with top entrepreneurs in the blockchain and cryptocurrency sectors. CoinAgenda is an experience that allows all attendees to meet, mingle, and get to know the leading thought leaders, entrepreneurs and investors in the sector, including memorable parties at unique locations. 

Disclaimer: Consumer Electronics Show”, "CES,” “CES®” and “International CES®” are registered trademarks of the Consumer Electronics Association. NiftyAgenda at CES 2022 is not affiliated with or endorsed by CES or the Consumer Electronics Association.

Multinational manufacturing conglomerate Samsung will be using Cardano’s blockchain for a new project to plant millions of trees. The tech giant is launching an initiative to help reforest Madagascar in an effort to fight climate change and improve the natural environment. Samsung will rely on Veritree, a blockchain-based, Cardano-powered platform meant to provide a toolkit […]

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Over the two years since the start of the pandemic, volatility has become the new normal: hampered by unexpected closures, service delays, and material scarcity, businesses today face unprecedented challenges. Lead times across industries reached record highs in 2021, and the continued need for safety regulations further complicated supply chain planning and capacity management. Governing bodies relaxed regulations for a time, only to then reinstate those same restrictions again during a surge.

Reopening has been halting and painful, but 2022 is expected to herald economic recovery thanks to broad population immunity and medical advances. As you plan your 2022 technology strategy, here’s a recap of the critical capabilities that enabled businesses to build supply chain resilience last year.

In November, global leaders met at the COP26 summit in Glasgow to discuss how to best meet goals to reduce carbon emissions on both a national and international scale and keep global warming within 1.5°C. However, the event made it clear that achieving carbon neutrality by 2030, or even keeping temperature change within 1.5°C, won’t […]

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Delegation includes technology startups and scale-ups in sustainability and resilience, AI, robotics and quantum computing, health and wellness, smart cities and smart homes, smart mobility and...

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Miss an episode of the Finovate Podcast during the holiday rush? No need to fear; the Finovate blog has got your back. From insights into the rise of embedded finance and prospects for “technosocialism” to discussions with innovators in the field of personal finance and roboadvisory, the Finovate Podcast is your one-stop-shop for fascinating, in-depth Read more...

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CISOs welcome the cybersecurity funding allocated under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, but say it’s not perfect because it doesn't address a key issue: people.