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Associated Press
08-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Flashy Finance Acquires StoryFire, Launches Flashy Social to Power the Future of Social-Driven Financial Infrastructure
05/08/2025, San Francisco, CA // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Flashy Finance, the cultural finance platform building financial infrastructure for the next generation of internet-native communities, has acquired StoryFire, a pioneering social video and streaming platform with 2.5 million users. This acquisition marks the official launch of Flashy Social, Flashy's next major product vertical, combining video, content creation, community monetization, and blockchain-based financial tools in one unified platform. With the addition of StoryFire, Flashy Social will become a new social-financial ecosystem at the convergence of creator economy, gamified finance, and decentralized ownership. The platform will empower creators to publish, monetize, and grow their audiences through programmable XP, token incentives, and next-gen streaming mechanics — backed by Flashy's cultural financial layer. Key Highlights: Michael Gord, CEO of Flashy Finance, commented: 'With StoryFire joining the Flashy ecosystem, we're not just adding a platform — we're activating a new layer of the internet, where creators are rewarded for cultural value, not just clicks. Flashy Social will transform how people earn, engage, and evolve in the new digital economy.' Sam Hilder, CEO of StoryFire, commented: 'Joining forces with Flashy opens up an exciting new chapter for StoryFire. Our mission has always been to empower creators — now, with blockchain-native financial tools and cultural infrastructure, we're taking that mission to the next level. Flashy Social will give our community new ways to earn, connect, and lead in the ownership economy.' The acquisition follows a series of high-profile moves by Flashy Finance, including: Together, these moves solidify Flashy Finance's position as the cultural layer of blockchain-powered finance — a future where social, gaming, music, and community-driven experiences are all backed by programmable money. About Flashy Finance Flashy Finance is building the cultural finance layer of the internet — an entertainment-powered financial ecosystem driven by creators, communities, and viral engagement. Through products like and now Flashy Social, Flashy is turning content, community, and creativity into programmable economic infrastructure. About StoryFire StoryFire is a social storytelling, video, and streaming platform built to empower creators to publish long-form content and build engaged communities. With over 2.5 million users, StoryFire has become a home for independent creators and authentic expression. For media inquiries, contact: Robert Penington [email protected]
Associated Press
23-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Flashy Finance Acquires BeeMee.Buzz, Launches Flashy Buzz to Power Music-Driven Financial Infrastructure
04/22/2025, San Francisco, CA // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Flashy Finance, the financial protocol stack for the cultural economy, today announced the acquisition of BeeMee, a music-first social platform designed around karaoke, remix culture, and self-expression. The acquisition marks Flashy's strategic expansion into the sound layer of digital culture and the official launch of Flashy Buzz, a new division dedicated to music-powered financial infrastructure. This development follows Flashy's recent acquisition of viral gaming ecosystem Funny Till You Die, where the company now powers decentralized financial tools across games, memes, and social platforms. 'We're not building a bank,' said Michael Gord, CEO of Flashy Finance. 'We're building a modern PayPal—for a world powered by games, memes, music, and culture.' Founded to reimagine karaoke as a social and viral experience, BeeMee allows users to sing, remix, and share musical content across dynamic fan-driven distribution networks. With the integration of Flashy's financial tools, BeeMee users will soon have access to: By embedding financial primitives into the core of music participation, Flashy aims to convert cultural engagement into liquid value. Flashy Buzz is the newly launched music-forward division of Flashy Finance. The division will focus on building and scaling: Flashy Buzz will collaborate with artists, remix communities, music DAOs, karaoke studios, and rhythm-based gaming projects to redefine how music can be monetized in the digital age. Flashy Finance is advancing a clear thesis: Games, content, social media, memes, sports, and music are the new verticals of retail finance. By embedding programmable finance into culture, Flashy is constructing the infrastructure needed to turn participation into ownership. With BeeMee and Flashy Buzz, Flashy is expanding its reach across culture and creator economies—transforming the internet's feed into a decentralized financial layer. 'This isn't just an acquisition,' Gord added. 'It's a declaration. The bank of the future will be built from the feed up.' About Flashy Finance Flashy Finance is a financial protocol stack designed for the cultural economy. Focused on creators, gamers, fans, and digital communities, Flashy transforms participation into equity through innovative tools that include programmable finance, memes, XP systems, and cultural rituals. About BeeMee BeeMee is a social music platform that reimagines karaoke as a viral, creator-first experience. Built for Gen Z self-expression, BeeMee combines native video tools, remixable audio tracks, and fan-driven distribution to turn every song into a social moment. By enabling participatory music experiences, BeeMee captures the vibe and voice of the next generation of digital creators. Media Contact Email: [email protected] Twitter: @flashyfinance
Associated Press
15-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Flashy Acquires Funny Till U Die to Bring the Fun Back into Finance
04/15/2025, San Francisco, CA // KISS PR Brand Story PressWire // Flashy Finance, the newly rebranded consumer-facing DeFi platform formerly known as Life DeFi, is thrilled to announce the acquisition of Funny Till U Die, a viral gaming and entertainment platform. As part of the acquisition, Flashy Finance will also be launching Flashy Fun, which marks the next step in Flashy Finance's mission to embed decentralized finance (DeFi) into the fabric of internet culture — transforming games, social networks and digital experiences into modern-day retail banks. As part of the acquisition, David Lucatch, co-founder of Funny Till U Die, will join the Flashy Finance executive team, bringing his proven track record in digital identity, entertainment, and Web3 innovation to accelerate the integration of Flashy Fun. 'We believe the future of finance doesn't live in bank apps — it lives in the games we play and the networks we live on,' said Eric Benz & Christian Papathanasiou, co-founders of Flashy Finance. 'We're excited that David and the Funny Till U Die team has joined Flashy. By integrating Flashy's finance functionality directly into Funny Till U Die's games, we're turning online entertainment into powerful, accessible and fun financial ecosystems.' This acquisition reinforces Flashy Finance's broader strategy to be the consumer gateway to the Lif3 blockchain ecosystem, delivering financial infrastructure as a service to partners across entertainment, gaming, and social platforms. Funny Till U Die's creative IP and user engagement will now serve as a canvas for DeFi innovation, enabling players to earn, spend, and interact with on-chain assets seamlessly inside the entertainment experiences they love. Flashy Finance will continue expanding its ecosystem of apps — including iOS, Android, Chrome, and web — to support new embedded finance use cases, with more major partnerships and activations to be announced in the coming weeks. About Flashy Finance Flashy Finance (formerly Life DeFi) is a decentralized finance platform and the primary consumer frontend for the Lif3 blockchain ecosystem. Flashy offers financial infrastructure as a service to games, creators, and social platforms — powering the next generation of retail banking through Web3-native experiences. About Funny Till U Die Funny Till U Die is a digital entertainment and gaming brand built to push the boundaries of interactive internet culture. Known for its irreverent games and viral humor, it merges play with purpose in the age of Web3. Media Contact: Robert Penington [email protected] This content was first published by KISS PR Brand Story. Read here >> Flashy Acquires Funny Till U Die to Bring the Fun Back into Finance
