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Associated Press
19 hours ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Star One Credit Union, Payfinia Win Banking Tech USA 2025 Award for Partnership
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun 5, 2025-- Payfinia, an open, real-time payments framework, announced today it won the Best Credit Union/Community Bank & FinTech Partnership by Fintech Futures' Banking Tech Awards USA 2025 with Star One Credit Union ($10.2 billion, 124,000 members). The Banking Tech Awards USA honor technology excellence and innovation in the banking and financial services sector, spotlighting the standout projects, products, services and teams driving progress in the industry. Together, Star One and Payfinia pioneered instant payments, launching Payfinia's Instant Payment Xchange (IPX), an instant payments framework enabling members to send and receive instant payments securely 24/7/365. Through the partnership, a suite of layered fraud controls available within the IPX platform produced a lower fraud per dollar than Same Day ACH and peer-to-peer payments, an improvement in back-office efficiency and member satisfaction, and increased money movement volumes. In November 2024, with financial support from Star One, Payfinia launched a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), allowing credit unions to collectively own and drive payments innovation. The Banking Tech Awards USA 2025 ceremony took place on May 29 th in New York, recognizing excellence across the financial technology sector. The event brought together more than 300 industry leaders, including JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and BNY, alongside innovative fintech players and technology providers. 'More consumers and businesses are requiring immediacy in their digital payment experiences. Financial institutions need to partner with service providers that have built solutions with security, user experience and efficiency in mind, and have proven performance metrics associated with users sending instant payments,' said Keith Riddle, general manager of Payfinia. 'We are honored to receive the Banking Tech Award for our partnership with Star One. Payfinia is dedicated to developing an instant payments framework that enables account holders to take control of their payments journeys, and we look forward to continuing to reimagine and improve how consumers move money.' Since launching in 2024, Payfinia has signed several new clients, partners and investors, positioning the payments company for continued growth in 2025. About Payfinia Inc. Payfinia Inc. is an independent payments company and CUSO, providing community financial institutions (CFIs) access to and ownership of their instant payments services. Payfinia's flagship product offering, the Instant Payments Xchange (IPX), is a secure, scalable and affordable real-time money movement service. Additionally, Payfinia partners with third-party digital providers to integrate instant payments with traditional payment and money movement solutions, extending the technology provider's capabilities, while also providing member FIs a more robust payments ecosystem. To learn more about Payfinia, visit View source version on CONTACT: MEDIA CONTACTS: Laura Lenz / Anna Stanley [email protected]/[email protected] 678.781.7226 / 251.517.7857 KEYWORD: OREGON UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA INDUSTRY KEYWORD: SOFTWARE PAYMENTS FINANCE BANKING DATA MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TECHNOLOGY FINTECH SOURCE: Payfinia Inc. Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 06/05/2025 09:09 AM/DISC: 06/05/2025 09:08 AM
Business Wire
19 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
Star One Credit Union, Payfinia Win Banking Tech USA 2025 Award for Partnership
PORTLAND, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Payfinia, an open, real-time payments framework, announced today it won the Best Credit Union/Community Bank & FinTech Partnership by Fintech Futures' Banking Tech Awards USA 2025 with Star One Credit Union ($10.2 billion, 124,000 members). The Banking Tech Awards USA honor technology excellence and innovation in the banking and financial services sector, spotlighting the standout projects, products, services and teams driving progress in the industry. Payfinia is dedicated to developing an instant payments framework that enables account holders to take control of their payments journeys, and we look forward to continuing to reimagine and improve how consumers move money. Share Together, Star One and Payfinia pioneered instant payments, launching Payfinia's Instant Payment Xchange (IPX), an instant payments framework enabling members to send and receive instant payments securely 24/7/365. Through the partnership, a suite of layered fraud controls available within the IPX platform produced a lower fraud per dollar than Same Day ACH and peer-to-peer payments, an improvement in back-office efficiency and member satisfaction, and increased money movement volumes. In November 2024, with financial support from Star One, Payfinia launched a Credit Union Service Organization (CUSO), allowing credit unions to collectively own and drive payments innovation. The Banking Tech Awards USA 2025 ceremony took place on May 29 th in New York, recognizing excellence across the financial technology sector. The event brought together more than 300 industry leaders, including JP Morgan Chase, Morgan Stanley, Bank of America and BNY, alongside innovative fintech players and technology providers. 'More consumers and businesses are requiring immediacy in their digital payment experiences. Financial institutions need to partner with service providers that have built solutions with security, user experience and efficiency in mind, and have proven performance metrics associated with users sending instant payments,' said Keith Riddle, general manager of Payfinia. 'We are honored to receive the Banking Tech Award for our partnership with Star One. Payfinia is dedicated to developing an instant payments framework that enables account holders to take control of their payments journeys, and we look forward to continuing to reimagine and improve how consumers move money.' Since launching in 2024, Payfinia has signed several new clients, partners and investors, positioning the payments company for continued growth in 2025. About Payfinia Inc. Payfinia Inc. is an independent payments company and CUSO, providing community financial institutions (CFIs) access to and ownership of their instant payments services. Payfinia's flagship product offering, the Instant Payments Xchange (IPX), is a secure, scalable and affordable real-time money movement service. Additionally, Payfinia partners with third-party digital providers to integrate instant payments with traditional payment and money movement solutions, extending the technology provider's capabilities, while also providing member FIs a more robust payments ecosystem. To learn more about Payfinia, visit
Yahoo
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
LINE FRIENDS Partners with UK IP 'Ketnipz' to Accelerate Global IP Expansion
Global character brand LINE FRIENDS partners with social media sensation Ketnipz to expand its footprint in North America and Asia LINE FRIENDS (corporately known as IPX) has officially partnered with Ketnipz, the popular character-driven brand with over 10 million fans across social media platforms. This highly-anticipated collaboration aims to grow the Ketnipz IP on a global scale, leveraging LINE FRIENDS' storytelling expertise, global infrastructure and creative vision. The partnership will focus on expanding Ketnipz's presence in key markets such as North America and Asia through licensing opportunities, brand collaborations and original content development. LOS ANGELES, May 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- With a strong fanbase in Europe and the U.S., Ketnipz brings a unique cultural resonance that, combined with LINE FRIENDS' global reach, is expected to strengthen both brands' influence in the international IP landscape. LINE FRIENDS (corporately known as IPX) is proud to announce its partnership with Ketnipz, the UK-born character IP that has captured the hearts of over 10 million fans worldwide, through its unique illustrations, relatable story-telling and always-uplifting messages. The partnership grants rights for Ketnipz in South Korea and China, with plans to scale IP activities across various countries and regions, including North America. Ketnipz, created by Welsh artist Harry Hambley in 2016, has gained viral popularity primarily in Europe and North America through its genuine, relatable content, with themes of self-love and positivity. The brand began with just one character "Bean" but has since expanded its universe with additional characters such as 'Nana Bean', 'Catto' and 'Doggo'. Ketnipz holds a strong online presence through social media platforms, including Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, with over 10 million global fans following. The brand has extended its IP global footprint through collaborations with major global companies like McDonald's, Instagram, Casetify and Samsung. LINE FRIENDS, with over a decade of expertise developing its globally loved original character IPs like LINE FRIENDS and BT21, is well positioned to partner with Ketnipz and expected to bring the unique identity of Ketnipz through Gen Z trends worldwide. The partnership will expand its business not only in Asia but in Europe and North America. LINE FRIENDS plans to leverage its IP business capabilities to expand Ketnipz's presence across Asia while solidifying its leadership in the global IP market. By utilizing its broad network of LINE FRIENDS flagship stores, partnerships with major global brands and diverse business models including licensing, collaborations and content development, LINE FRIENDS will be expanding Ketnipz's business in Asia and North America. LINE FRIENDS has previously led the successful expansion of South Korean IPs such as JOGUMAN, DINOTAENG and MONAMHEE, offering unique IP experiences to fans beyond the home country. The company expects partnering with Ketnipz will further strengthen its presence in the Western market. LINE FRIENDS representative stated, "Ketnipz IP has delivered joy and connection with their audience through its heartwarming messages and storytelling. As a leader in global IP business, we believe the company can bring great success with Ketnipz in Asia as well as global markets. Building on our successful global expansion with South Korean IPs, we expect to lead the UK-based IP Ketnipz into the Asian market and will continue to discover character IPs to bring new IP experiences for global fans." ABOUT LINE FRIENDS (corporately known as IPX) LINE FRIENDS is a global character brand that originally started from Original Characters including BROWN, CONY, SALLY created for use as stickers for the leading mobile messenger app, LINE, and its 200 million active users worldwide. LINE FRIENDS has been accelerating its strategy to expand its IP businesses by diversifying its IP portfolios targeting all ages and advancing its digital and retail business. With its diverse IP experiences, LINE FRIENDS is winning hearts of over 50 million Millennials and Generation Zs worldwide. IPX currently operates in 18 markets worldwide including Seoul, New York, LA, Tokyo, and Shanghai, and operates in 8 online sale platforms. For more information, please visit Media Contact:Emily FletcherPublic Haus Agencyemily@ View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE LINE FRIENDS
Associated Press
16-04-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
IPX (IP Exchange) Has Been Listed on LBank Exchange
Road Town, British Virgin Islands--(Newsfile Corp. - April 16, 2025) - In a significant move for cryptocurrency enthusiasts, LBank Exchange, a premier global digital asset trading platform, has listed IPX (IP Exchange) on April 13, 2025. The IPX/USDT trading pair ( ) is now available to users of LBank Exchange, seeing a remarkable increase of 190,600% since listing. [ This image cannot be displayed. Please visit the source: ] IPX Listing Banner To view an enhanced version of this graphic, please visit: As the digital economy rapidly evolves, the tokenization of intellectual property (IP) is emerging as a critical innovation to transform how creative assets are managed, licensed, and traded. Traditional IP markets have long struggled with inefficiencies in rights management, valuation, liquidity, and cross-border transactions. Tokenizing IP enables creators to represent their work as digital assets, enabling programmable rights, and fractional ownership. In this context, the convergence of blockchain technology and IP rights management is laying the foundation for a new paradigm - one that empowers creators and reduces friction in creative economies. IPX: Revolutionizing Intellectual Property Trading Through Decentralized Tokenization Built on the modular architecture of Story Protocol, IPX is one of the first decentralized asset trading infrastructures dedicated exclusively to intellectual property. Designed to address the deep-rooted fragmentation in global IP markets, IPX enables the on-chain creation, tokenization, licensing, and transfer of IP assets. Its programmable licensing frameworks and smart contract-based royalty distribution allow for frictionless and transparent transactions. By leveraging Story Protocol's native IP graph, IPX creates a composable and scalable environment where IP assets can be discovered, priced, and traded efficiently across jurisdictions. A key innovation of IPX lies in its ability to support a diverse range of monetization and trading models, including auctions, leasing, subscriptions, NFT-based transactions, and fractionalized investments. These capabilities unlock liquidity for creative assets that were previously static or underutilized. With a transparent and fully on-chain system, IPX addresses long-standing market challenges such as inaccurate IP valuation, lack of pricing mechanisms, and delays in revenue distribution - enabling creators and IP holders to directly interact with a global base of users and investors without reliance on intermediaries. The platform's modular design makes it highly adaptable for various types of IP - from entertainment and publishing to digital art, gaming, and metaverse-native assets. Smart contracts automate licensing terms, enforce royalties, and facilitate downstream composition, allowing derivative works to flourish while aiming to ensure original creators are fairly compensated. This composability and interoperability redefine how IP is licensed and remixed, fostering an open and dynamic Web3 IP ecosystem. IPX Tokenomics At the heart of this ecosystem is the IPX token, which serves as the platform's core utility asset. It is used for settling transactions, powering DAO governance, potentially rewarding participants through staking incentives, and securing the network. The token enables a user-governed value system that aligns the interests of creators, collectors, and developers - establishing a sustainable, decentralized infrastructure for the next generation of IP economies. Learn More about IPX: About LBank Founded in 2015, LBank is a top crypto exchange offering financial derivatives, asset management, and secure trading. With over 15 million users across 210+ regions, LBank ranks in the top 20 for spot trading and top 15 for derivatives trading globally, ensuring fund integrity and supporting global crypto adoption. Start Trading Now: Community & Social Media: Press contact: [email protected] Business Contact: LBK Blockchain Co. Limited LBank Exchange [email protected] [email protected] To view the source version of this press release, please visit
Yahoo
26-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
EL02 Exploration License Renewed for a Five-Year Term
ARAWA, Papua New Guinea, March 26, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Island Passage Exploration Limited (IPX or the 'Company') today received notice from its customary landowner company partner, Isina Resource Holdings Ltd (IRHL), that the Autonomous Bougainville Government (ABG) has approved a five year renewal of the EL02 license. The property spans 250 km2 in the Crown Prince Range of Central Bougainville, approximately nine kilometres southeast from the historic Panguna copper gold mine (Figure 1). EL02 was originally granted in 2017 and this marks the second renewal of the license. IPX is the exclusive technical and financial partner of IRHL for the purposes of assessing and advancing the mineral potential of EL02. EL02 was the first mineral exploration tenure issued under the Bougainville Mining Act of 2015. The area covered by the EL02 tenure had previously been part of an exploration moratorium issued in 1974. IPX has been undertaking systematic mineral exploration over the large tenement since March 2024. Donald McInnes, Co-Founder and CEO of IPX, commented on the renewal 'We are very grateful to IRHL for entrusting IPX to be its technical and financial partner. We are also very impressed with the rapid and transparent renewal process administered by the Department of Mining and Petroleum of the Autonomous Bougainville Government. We look forward to continuing our systematic exploration of the licence throughout 2025.' Glen Tovirika acting CEO of Isina Resource Holdings Ltd., provided the following remarks on the occasion of the renewal, 'I would like thank the Department of Mining and Petroleum, the ABG, , the parliament members whose constituency includes the EL02 tenement, and of course, the landowners. We must also make special mention of the work of the Bougainville Mining Advisory Committee and the Minister for the prompt renewal and extension of the EL02 licence for five more years. This is a sign of trust for the project and our partners at Island Passage Exploration'. Mr. Tovirika continued, 'For the first time in the history of Papua New Guinea, mineral rights have been granted to the indigenous owners of the land, and the people of Bougainville are made stronger by this renewal. The customary landowners in the Isina region will continue to provide for our employees and support our partners. We will continue to maintain peace and harmony between the project, the landowners, and the people of Bougainville through constant social awareness and open sharing of information and ideas. This partnership will lift up war-torn Bougainville to the next level, bringing hope for a brighter future to the next generations of Bougainvilleans.' In presenting the EL02 extension licence, ABG President and Minister for Mining Hon. Ishmael Toroama congratulated IRHL on the renewal and noted the focus of the company in fostering strong local stakeholder collaboration, engagement and local content participation towards successful development of the project. Educational Support In recognition of the widespread community support for the partnership between IPX and IRHL and to celebrate the five year extension of EL02, IPX shall be making a contribution of 2,500 Kina to each primary school within the bounds of EL02 covering Kongara 1 and 2, South Nasioi and North Kokoda. About Isina Resource Holdings Ltd. IRHL was founded in 2009 with the directors drawn from the chiefs of the nine major clans and their subclans in south Central Bougainville. As the custodians of their customary clan-owned land, the forty -three directors represent the customary landowner families. In an exercise of sovereignty over their mineral rights, they applied for and were granted EL02 over their lands. The licence boundary is situated 9 km SE of the Panguna open pit along the Crown Prince Range, and extends a further 26 km to the SE. The tenement contains wholly within it the area known as P.A.7B which was one of the seven BCL (Rio Tinto) exploration tenements that it held surrounding Panguna. About Island Passage Exploration Ltd. A private Canadian company purpose built in 2022 to facilitate the finance, technical, commercial, and business development expertise that will be necessary to drive exploration and development on Bougainville. The Company is founded on the principle of responsible resource development in partnership with indigenous and customary landowners, and its leadership has a long track record of success on multiple such ventures. About Island Passage Development Ltd. The PNG company is 100% owned by IPDC to bring exploration finance and technical capacity from Canada to Bougainville to carry out exploration on EL02. For further information please go to Or email Donald McInnes, CEO, at donald@ Or follow IPDC on Facebook at (3) Island Passage Development | Facebook Figure 1 - Map of Central Bougainville Showing Historic Panguna Licenses and EL02Back row, left to right: Luke Aramei, Amos Tazie, Willliam Arenkei, Oti Asotau, Simon Kaduu, Peter Muou, Biansi Joe, Aloysius Sinka, Jerry Billy, Sam Kauona Front row, left to right: Merita Ennie, Glen Tovirika, Barbara Mara, Thomas MeetoPresident Ishmael Toroama presenting the extension document to Aloysius SinkaSign in to access your portfolio
