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And The Payments And Commerce Innovation Winners Are…

PYMNTS

And on the whole, the Innovation Awards Gala at Boston’s famous Fenway Park didn’t quite have the “wrong card” drama that came included with the Oscars this year — but we are inclined to view that as a feature, not a bug. Bronze: Samsung Rewards. Best Debit Innovation. Bronze: PayNearMe. Silver: USAA. Gold: Chime. Best Newcomer.

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55 US Companies That Became Unicorns In 2018

CB Insights

New York, Boston, Chicago, and Nashville, among other cities, all played host to newly minted unicorns last year. Company Description: Circle Internet Financial is a Boston-based cryptocurrency company offering a crypto exchange platform, money transfers, and investment services. Circle Internet Financial. Valuation: $3B.

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Finovate Spring 2018 – Day 2

William Mills

HQ: Boston, MA. Fiserv & Samsung , fiserv.com @Fiserv @Samsung. Samsung SDS provides purpose-built solutions & services for secure mobility, digital identity and authentication, advanced analytics and retail experience in a diverse range of industries including financial services, government, and retail.