Tagged: arizona

May 8, 2025 @ 5:45 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The United States under the Trump Administration making significant strides in shaping the future of digital assets, with recent legislative and regulatory developments signaling a decisive and transformative shift in how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technologies are integrated into the financial system. From state-level initiatives to… Read More

May 4, 2025 @ 7:15 pm By Michael Wong  |  

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed Senate Bill 1025, a measure that would have allowed the state’s retirement fund to invest in virtual currencies such as Bitcoin. The veto effectively halts a legislative effort that could have made Arizona the first U.S. state to hold… Read More

April 29, 2025 @ 9:22 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Arizona’s legislature has passed legislation that could position the state as a pioneer in Bitcoin and cryptocurrency adoption within the United States. The bill, which authorizes the state treasurer and retirement system to allocate up to 10% of their available funds to Bitcoin and other… Read More

July 15, 2023 @ 6:53 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Kin, the direct-to-consumer home insurance company built for every new normal, today announced its expansion into Arizona. The Grand Canyon State marks Kin’s first move “into the U.S. Southwest, and it builds upon Kin’s growth and success in coastal, catastrophe-prone states like Florida, Louisiana, South… Read More

April 10, 2023 @ 6:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

NYMBUS, a provider of banking technology solutions, announced Vantage West Credit Union has chosen its Launch product “to deliver a niche financial brand that is primed to reach new Member segments and grow revenue that it can reinvest back into the communities they serve.” Arizona-based… Read More

October 26, 2022 @ 8:37 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

WireFX, a Minnesota based Fintech startup and Stearns Bank N.A., an independently-owned financial institution with locations in Minnesota, Florida and Arizona “announce their partnership to support fintech and payment companies with FDIC insured bank accounts.” WireFX will “utilize Stearns Bank’s sponsorship to offer domestic and… Read More

January 8, 2020 @ 8:58 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Chicago-headquartered Clearcover, a company focused on improving the way people acquire car insurance, has completed its third investment round. Clearcover revealed on January 3 that it had finalized a $50 million Series C round, which was led by OMERS Ventures. Existing investors American Family Ventures,… Read More

September 12, 2018 @ 11:36 am By Cali Haan  |  

Authorities in the state of Gujarat, India have been asked by representatives from Illinois and Arizona states to seize the property of Indian citizens accused of promoting Bitconnect, a “wide-ranging Ponzi scheme” that allegedly bilked investors out of an estimated $5.6 billion before it collapsed in… Read More

September 5, 2018 @ 1:29 pm By JD Alois  |  

This past spring, Arizona became the first US state to create its very own bespoke Fintech Sandbox thus replicating a successful program initially launched in the UK. Since the UK regulatory authorities launched their Sandbox, many countries have done the same. Arizona House Bill  2343 allows… Read More

March 27, 2018 @ 11:40 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, Bank Director and Promontory Interfinancial Network announced the finalists for the 2018 Best of FinXTech Awards, which is described as an event that recognizes institutions that exemplify how collaborative efforts can lead to innovative solutions and growth in the banking industry. The duo reported that the winners of the… Read More

March 24, 2018 @ 11:02 am By JD Alois  |  

Arizona has become the first state in the US to enact a law that creates a regulatory Fintech Sandbox. This is an interesting move as the US Securities and Exchange Commission has been slow to embrace Fintech innovation by creating their own Fintech Sandbox meanwhile… Read More

February 13, 2018 @ 9:00 am By JD Alois  |  

Sharestates, an online real estate investment platform, has been added to the Arizona Banking Department roster of lenders. With this state level approval, Sharestates says it will now offer their loan products to the real estate speculation and development community in a new statewide effort…. Read More

September 8, 2017 @ 1:02 pm By JD Alois  |  

Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich has publicly requested the creation of a Fintech Sandbox in his state. Brnovich published his belief in an OpEd for American Banker. Brnovich is of the opinion that Arizona should be the first state to create a Sandbox as it… Read More

July 10, 2017 @ 3:34 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Coinsource, a bitcoin ATM network, announced on Monday it launched five new machines in Phoenix Metropolitan Area, marking its first venture into Arizona. According to the company, the bulk installation caps off a strong first and second quarter, with it installing 50 machines so far… Read More

May 4, 2017 @ 11:50 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate marketplace lending platform RealtyShares announced on Thursday Arizona retail investment and brokerage firm, De Rito Partners, secured $800,000 through its platform for a Mesa-base shopping center. According to the funding portal, De Rito Partners acquired the property last year and is looking to capitalize on a… Read More

April 18, 2017 @ 2:12 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

Real estate crowdfunding platform RealtyShares announced on Tuesday its network of accredited investors has collectively funded a $3 million investment for the acquisition of Clarendon Park Apartments, a 138-unit multifamily property located in Phoenix, Arizona. The property is located in midtown, which is between the city’s two largest… Read More

January 7, 2016 @ 10:03 am By Samantha Hurst  |  

RealtyShares announced on Thursday that an offering involving an office building in Phoenix has been successfully exited. This is considered one of the largest crowdfunded real estate investments in the city’s metropolitan area and has reportedly performed better than expected. Investors in the transaction are being… Read More

December 15, 2015 @ 12:29 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Tuesday, crowdfunding platform YouCaring announced “The 10 Most Compassionate Cities and States,” which highlights the areas of the U.S. that best demonstrate the spirit of helping others and giving back.YouCaring, which provides free crowdfunding for personal and charitable causes, such as medical expenses and… Read More

December 14, 2015 @ 12:24 pm By Samantha Hurst  |  

On Monday, RealtyMogul, the online marketplace for real estate investing,  announced  the completion of its first full cycle equity transaction with the purchase and sale of American Mini, a self-storage property in Tucson, Arizona. In just 18 months, investors earned an annual total return of 16.8… Read More

October 8, 2015 @ 11:06 am By Erin Hobey  |  

“Crowdfunding is the future of real estate financing,” commented Fundrise CEO and Co-Founder Ben Miller. Asserting the partnership as the first-ever crowdfunded commercial construction loan, Jay Maddox of the commercial real estate services company Avison Young brokered a deal with Fundrise which resulted in the real-estate platform’s providing Birtcher Anderson… Read More