TAMPA, FL, SAN FRANCISCO, CA, and MARIETTA, GA, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wonder, the retail sales acceleration platform and subsidiary of publicly-traded GigaCloud Technology Inc (Nasdaq: GCT), today announced a strategic partnership with FormPiper and LendingClub Bank, subsidiary of LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC), to deliver a fully integrated multi-tier consumer financing platform to furniture retailers nationwide. Consumers in a furniture store applying for financing on their phone, while w ...

We came across a bearish thesis on Circle Internet Group on Just Value’s Substack. In this article, we will summarize the bears’ thesis on CRCL. Circle Internet Group's share was trading at $83.46 as of January 13th. CRCL’s forward P/E was 84.03 according to Yahoo Finance. Circle Internet Group, Inc. operates as a platform, network, and market infrastructure for stablecoin and blockchain applications. CRCL illustrates the dilemma facing a listed fintech whose financial performance hinges more on macro fo ...

Partnership provides exclusive financial tools to help dental professionals manage debt and plan for the future MIAMI, Jan. 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- GoTu Technology, the nation's leading dental talent marketplace, announced today a new partnership with SoFi, the one-stop shop for digital finance services, to bring the financial well-being resources of SoFi at Work directly to GoTu professionals. Through this private partnership, eligible GoTu users can gain access to enhanced financial support designed to h ...

CARLSBAD, Calif., Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- AppTech Payments Corp. (“AppTech” or the “Company”) (OTCQB: APCX), a fintech company innovating payment solutions for businesses, today announced financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025. For the quarter, the Company reported an operating loss of $1.3 million, or $0.04 per share, compared to an operating loss of $1.8 million, or $0.07 per share, in the same period of 2024. Revenue increased significantly to $0.7 millio ...

NEW YORK, NY / ACCESS Newswire / January 20, 2026 / The OLB Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:OLB) ("OLB" or the "Company"), a diversified fintech company providing payment processing and digital asset technology solutions, today announced key developments regarding the planned spin-off of its cryptocurrency mining subsidiary, DMint, Inc. ("DMint"). S-1 Registration Statement Update DMint refiled its Form S-1 Registration Statement with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on January 15, 2026. ...

Such is Expected to Launch in the First Half of 2026, Creating New Ways to Interact with DogecoinNEW YORK and MIAMI, Jan. 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- House of Doge Inc., the official corporate arm of the Dogecoin Foundation, along with Merger Partner Brag House Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: TBH), are proud to announce the development of a new mobile application titled “Such”, which is expected to launch in the first half of 2026. The Such app will offer Dogecoin users a new and direct way to engage with payments ...

Core Insights - Alpha Modus Financial Services and SurgePays have signed a Letter of Intent to form a commercial integration and distribution partnership aimed at enhancing financial access for subprime and underserved consumers across the U.S. [1] - The partnership seeks to leverage SurgePays' extensive retail network to create a significant distribution channel for financial services [3][5] Industry Context - Over 100 million Americans visit convenience stores and small merchants monthly for essential services, many of whom are underserved and rely on prepaid mobile services or cash transactions [2] - SurgePays targets the underbanked population, which represents a substantial market opportunity for financial services [12] Partnership Objectives - The collaboration will integrate Alpha Modus' upcoming digital wallet, "Alpha Cash," allowing users to cash checks, pay bills, transfer funds, and purchase prepaid cards [4] - SurgePays aims to pre-load Alpha Cash on 3,000 new devices daily, enhancing customer engagement and financial inclusion [5] Strategic Implementation - The partnership will focus on integrating Alpha Cash as the primary financial services partner within SurgePays' retail assets, enhancing monetization and customer acquisition strategies [6] - SurgePays will utilize its existing platforms to promote Alpha Cash, aiming to improve unit economics and accelerate customer growth [6] Technical Integration - The LOI outlines plans for integrating SurgePays' Top-Up and benefits-enrollment platforms with Alpha Cash, as well as deploying SurgePays' ClearLine POS technology across the AMFS merchant network [7][9] - This integration is expected to create new pathways for financial empowerment and retailer growth [9] Future Steps - Both companies will work towards definitive agreements covering technical integration, pricing, revenue-sharing models, and pilot deployments with select AMFS merchants [9]

Core Viewpoint - Earlyworks Co., Ltd. has successfully acquired Perpetual Markets Ltd., rebranding as Perpetuals.com Ltd. with a new Nasdaq ticker symbol PDC, aiming to integrate traditional finance with blockchain-based crypto markets through innovative software solutions [1][7]. Company Overview - Perpetuals.com Ltd. develops software solutions that merge traditional financial markets with blockchain-based crypto markets, with its core product being the Kronos X exchange software suite [1][8]. - The company plans to operate its own Multilateral Trading Facilities in Europe and launch new tokenized products, including pre-IPO contracts and tokenized structured products [2]. Technology and Innovation - The proprietary technology of the combined business enables regulated financial and crypto services on blockchain infrastructure, leveraging a machine-learning system trained on millions of retail trading data points [3]. - Perpetuals aims to disrupt traditional markets with AI-enhanced products designed to protect retail users from losses in historically unfair trading environments [3][10]. Leadership and Governance - Patrick Gruhn has joined as Co-CEO, bringing extensive experience in regulated digital finance and blockchain innovation [4]. - Matthew Nicoletti has been appointed as the chair of the Compensation Committee, contributing over 15 years of capital markets experience to lead the company's future expansion [5]. Market Opportunity - The global derivatives market was valued at $846 trillion at the end of June 2025, highlighting the significant opportunity for blockchain-native platforms to bridge traditional finance and crypto derivatives [6].

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BLAQclouds, Inc. Formally Launches BLAQpay as the Fourth Pillar of Its Four Pillars Philosophy After five years of development, BLAQclouds unveils BLAQpay, a production-ready Web3 payments platform seamlessly integrating with Shopify, WIX, and WordPress to bridge Web2 and Web3 commerce.ROBESONIA, Pa., Jan. 20, 2026 – PRISM MediaWire (Press Release Service – Press Release Distribution) – BLAQclouds, Inc. (OTC: BCDS) today announced the formal launch of BLAQpay, the Company’s next-generation Web3 payments pl ...