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Curve expands partnership with Lewes FC, becoming training wear sponsor
LONDON, Aug. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Curve, the financial super app that consolidates all of your cards into one, today announced that it has expanded its partnership with pioneering English football club Lewes FC.
The East Sussex side, which commonly refers to itself as “Equality FC” is the first team in world football to pay its male and female players equally. Both teams are allocated the same budget, play on the same pitch and use the same facilities. It was this commitment to fairness and empowerment that first attracted the attention of the financial super app, which also has empowerment at the core of its mission.
“We couldn’t dream up a club that embodied our brand values more closely than Lewes,” said Henry Nicholls, Brand Strategy Lead at Curve. “They’re not afraid to tackle the status quo. They empower their fans to be owners, which we’ve done ourselves through two crowdfunding rounds. And they push their competitors to play fair too. They want industry-wide change, and so do we. We share the same rebellious spirit, the same values, and yes – the same goals. It’s important to recognise and support women’s football at a local level to see real change at the very top.”
In 2022, Curve kicked off their partnership with a series of content, including a social media video aimed at highlighting and challenging the negative perceptions of women’s football. Lewes’ players took on their fiercest competitors – trolls on Twitter – and they won.
Lewes echoed their excitement for the partnership expansion, reiterating their alignment with the financial app.
“We’re delighted to be renewing our partnership with Curve. Curve is a brave, forward-thinking brand that thinks completely outside the box while putting their customers first, so we feel very much aligned. Our previous season together championed our movement and brought to light important issues in a fresh, creative way. We are looking forward to working together while highlighting how football can be done differently for the good of the game and also the wider world,” said Stef McLoughlin, Commercial Manager, Lewes FC
Their renewed partnership goes further, with the Curve logo taking centre stage on the Lewes FC training wear.
With England riding high off of the back of their Euros win last year and the FIFA Women’s World Cup in full swing, support for the women’s game is at an all time high. With this renewed partnership, Curve is quick to assert its support for the game, which goes beyond the big tournaments.
“We could have sponsored a Premier League team. Gone to one of the top tournaments or one of the best known players. But as underdogs ourselves, competing against much bigger players, with much deeper pockets, and trying to show a behemoth of an industry that there is a better way of doing things – it had to be Lewes,” said Henry Nicholls, Brand Strategy Lead at Curve
The Lewes FC training shirts will be available to buy from https://www.kitlocker.com/lewesfc in the coming weeks.
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About Curve
Curve is a financial super app. It is on a mission to be the one-stop-shop for all of a consumer’s financial needs; a single point of access to a wide range of financial products and services, bundling together all your money into one smart card and an even smarter app. Unlike other services available in the market today, Curve allows customers to connect and supercharge their legacy banks to the 21st century, without leaving their bank or signing up to a new bank. Curve is live in 31 markets across the UK and European Economic Area (EEA).
Curve supports Mastercard, Visa, and Diners Club networks. The Curve Card and the E-money related to these cards is issued in the UK by Curve UK Limited, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority to issue electronic money (firm reference number 900926). The Curve Card and the e-money related to cards issued in the EEA is issued by Curve Europe UAB, authorised in Lithuania by the Bank of Lithuania (electronic money institution license No. 73 issued on 22 of October, 2020).
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ABU DHABI, UAE, May 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Venom, an innovative layer-0 and layer-1 blockchain network capable of hosting projects at massive scale, has continued to expand its offerings, this time forming a strategic partnership with KuCoin Ventures, the investment arm of KuCoin, a leading global crypto exchange.
The partnership follows on the heels of Venom’s launch into mainnet and the listing of the VENOM token on KuCoin.
One of the most anticipated new blockchain projects, the Venom network, has continued to make inroads across the blockchain industry following its launch into mainnet earlier this year. Venom has drawn attention due to its unique capabilities as both a layer-0 and layer-1 blockchain. The network is powered by Mesh technology, which allows it to communicate seamlessly and at great speed with other, independent networks.
Built to be capable of hosting massive platforms and projects, specifically global payment systems and CBDCs, Venom has emerged as one of the most promising new networks, with capabilities that could revolutionize what is possible in global commerce.
Now, the network has put itself in a prime position to further expand and integrate with other blockchain projects by reaching an agreement with KuCoin, one of the industry’s largest exchanges. KuCoin is one of the top-ten cryptocurrency exchanges with a daily trading volume of well over $500 million.
The new partnership would involve Venom receiving investment support for its VENOM token, while also providing enhanced visibility for projects integrated with the Venom blockchain on KuCoin. KuCoin Ventures will also provide support and resources during and after Venom projects on-boarding process.
Reached for comment on the new partnership, Venom Foundation CEO Christopher Louis Tsu had this to say: “This new partnership with KuCoin Ventures, the investment arm of KuCoin exchange, which is one of the industry’s largest and most important exchanges, marks a new chapter for the Venom network. This will open a lot of new doors for Venom and set the stage for collaborative work that will redefine this industry and allow Venom to reach its full potential. We are all very eager to see this come to fruition and what lies ahead for both us and KuCoin Ventures.”
About Venom:
Venom is a cutting-edge layer-0 and layer-1 network, seamlessly communicating and integrating with other independent networks through its innovative Mesh technology. The Venom ecosystem is anchored by a masterchain, which manages the overall network state and consensus, while workchains — an unlimited number of autonomous chains — host user accounts, smart contracts, and decentralized applications. Mesh technology revolutionizes inter-chain communication, optimizing interactions without compromising speed or unparalleled scalability. With a robust technology stack that ensures rapid finality, comprehensive security, stability, and user-friendly interfaces, Venom is the ideal network for hosting CBDCs and other large-scale platforms. Learn more at https://venom.foundation/
About KuCoin:
Launched in September 2017, KuCoin is a leading global cryptocurrency exchange with its operational headquarters in Seychelles. As a user-oriented platform with a focus on inclusiveness and community action reach, it offers over 800 digital assets and currently provides Spot trading, Margin trading, P2P Fiat trading, Futures trading, and Staking to its 30 million users in more than 200 countries and regions. In 2023, KuCoin was named one of the Best Crypto Exchanges by Forbes and recognized as a highly commended global exchange in Finder’s 2023 Global Cryptocurrency Trading Platform Awards.
Learn more at https://www.kucoin.com.
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A new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives, known as the Blockchain Integrity Act, seeks to address concerns surrounding the use of cryptocurrency mixers and tumblers. The proposed legislation aims to regulate these privacy-enhancing tools, which are often used to obscure the origins of cryptocurrency transactions.
The bill, if passed into law, would impose strict regulations on the operation of cryptocurrency mixers and tumblers within the United States. These tools, which allow users to mix their funds with those of other users to obfuscate the transaction trail, have raised concerns among law enforcement agencies and regulators due to their potential use in money laundering, terrorist financing, and other illicit activities.
Under the Blockchain Integrity Act, operators of cryptocurrency mixers and tumblers would be required to register with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) and comply with anti-money laundering (AML) and know-your-customer (KYC) regulations. Failure to register or comply with these requirements could result in significant penalties, including fines and imprisonment.
The proposed legislation also seeks to empower law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute individuals and entities that operate unregistered cryptocurrency mixers and tumblers. By enhancing regulatory oversight and enforcement capabilities, the bill aims to safeguard the integrity of the blockchain ecosystem and prevent the illicit use of cryptocurrencies.
However, critics argue that the Blockchain Integrity Act could stifle innovation in the cryptocurrency space and infringe on individuals’ privacy rights. They contend that while cryptocurrency mixers and tumblers can be used for illicit purposes, they also serve legitimate privacy-enhancing functions, such as protecting users’ financial privacy and security.
The introduction of the Blockchain Integrity Act reflects growing concerns among policymakers about the potential risks associated with cryptocurrencies and their use in illicit activities. As lawmakers continue to grapple with these issues, it remains to be seen how the regulatory landscape for cryptocurrencies will evolve in the United States and around the world.
Source: cointelegraph.com
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The government-owned KfW Bank, based in Germany, is delving further into its plans to issue digital bonds leveraging blockchain technology. This move underscores the institution’s commitment to exploring innovative financial solutions in the digital age.
The proposed digital bond issuance is poised to mark a significant milestone for KfW, as it seeks to embrace the transformative potential of blockchain technology. By tokenizing bonds on a blockchain platform, KfW aims to streamline the issuance process, enhance transparency, and optimize operational efficiency.
One of the key advantages of digital bonds lies in their potential to reduce the reliance on intermediaries and streamline the entire bond lifecycle. Through blockchain-based tokenization, KfW aims to automate various aspects of bond management, including interest payments and maturity settlements, thereby reducing the need for manual intervention and minimizing operational costs.
Moreover, digital bonds have the potential to enhance liquidity in the secondary market, allowing investors to trade bonds seamlessly on digital asset exchanges. This increased liquidity could attract a broader range of investors, thereby diversifying KfW’s investor base and potentially lowering borrowing costs.
In addition to the issuance of digital bonds, KfW is also exploring the integration of blockchain technology into other areas of its operations. By leveraging blockchain for various use cases, such as trade finance and supply chain management, KfW aims to unlock new efficiencies and drive greater transparency across its ecosystem.
Overall, KfW’s foray into blockchain-based digital bonds underscores its commitment to innovation and its recognition of the transformative potential of blockchain technology. As the institution continues to explore and implement blockchain solutions, it is poised to stay at the forefront of digital innovation in the financial sector.
Source: ledgerinsights.com
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