Transformation

Steven in NYC Thursday Sept 21 – Sun 24th

#UnstoppableAfrica I'll be heading down on the #FlixBus 5 hour trip from #Ithaca to #NYC the place of my birth and youth. Being an active investor, advisor, mentor and friend to the emerging African startup tech ecosystem and it's youthful driven ambitious leaders, I've been invited to the prestigious event below. I have felt totally welcome by the giants of the African VC world. As a somewhat unique person in this scene I have been invited into many conversations and opportunities as a bridge between wealthy global investors and the best and brightest of youthful

The Convergence of MedTech and Blockchain: Transforming Healthcare

The healthcare industry has witnessed a remarkable transformation driven by technological advancements in recent years. One groundbreaking convergence is the fusion of Medical Technology (MedTech) and blockchain technology. This synergy has the potential to revolutionize healthcare by enhancing data security, interoperability, and patient-centric care. Enhanced Data Security: One of the foremost challenges in healthcare is ensuring the security and privacy of patient data. Medical records contain sensitive information that must be protected from unauthorized access and cyber threats. Blockchain technology offers a robust solution to this problem. Blockchain operates on

Erez Capital Makes Investment in Curio® Converting Nuclear Waste into Sustainable Energy

Boston, August 24, 2023 - Erez Capital, a rising star in the venture capital arena with a firm focus on disruptive technologies, is thrilled to announce a strategic investment of $100,000 in Curio®, an avant-garde deeptech startup. Curio stands at the vanguard of nuclear technology innovation, pioneering the develop and commercialization cutting-edge technologies that are aimed at converting nuclear waste into safe and sustainable energy sources. "Throughout Erez Capital's journey, I've had the privilege of engaging with numerous startups. Among them, Curio shines as a company positioned to reshape the

Ex-Singapore Parliamentarian’s Swiss Company Launches Swiss Franc and Euro Stablecoins

Singapore investor and former parliamentarian Calvin Cheng's newly rebranded Swiss company, Anchored Coins, was granted membership in the Swiss VQF in early 2023. VQF is the largest and oldest cross-industry self-regulatory organisation in Switzerland and is officially recognised by FINMA, the country's financial services watchdog. Anchored Coins is launching a Swiss Franc-backed stablecoin (ACHF) and a Euro-backed stablecoin (AEUR), and will be issued on the Ethereum and BNB Chain blockchains. DCS Card Centre in Singapore is planning to issue credit cards collateralised by AEUR and ACHF. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, Aug 16,

Goverment Liason – Sandy

Sandy Barsky Appointed as Government Liaison for the Blockchain & Infrastructure, the Rise of AI Conference. Washington, DC - [July 10, 2023] - The Government Blockchain Association (GBA) is thrilled to announce the appointment of Sandy Barsky as the Government Liaison for the upcoming Blockchain & Infrastructure, the Rise of AI Conference. The event is scheduled to take place on September 28-29, 2023, in Washington, DC. With an extensive background in the field, Sandy Barsky brings a wealth of experience to his new role. Having worked for decades at the

Erez Capital Announces Additional Venture Partners

Erez Capital, a emerging venture capital fund investing in disruptive technologies, is thrilled to announce the addition of new Venture Partners. Boston, Massachusetts, United States - August 3rd, 2023 — Erez Capital, a emerging venture capital fund investing in disruptive technologies, is thrilled to announce its addition of 40 Venture Partners to join the fund. These new partners will play an important role in the quickly developing artificial intelligence ecosystem - specifically in the proptech, medtech and fintech sectors. “This fund and its investments will represent the consensus of experts,

Farouk Khailann, CEO of Premium Africa Holdings Joins Erez Capital as Venture Partner.

Farouk Khailann is an African Entrepreneur with a strong commitment to Africa’s economic growth. He is the Chief Executive Officer of Premium Africa Holdings, Managing Partner for Akon Lighting, and a Strategic Advisor to the Royal Family of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) The Private Office of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed Bin Faisal Al-Qassimi for Strategic Alliances and Policies. The office was established by his Royal Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Faisal Al Qassimi, a member of the ruling family of Sharjah & Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates, focusing billions in investment

Bridging Real and Virtual Economies

In an era where decentralized finance (DeFi) promises revolutionary, permissionless, and credit-check-free access to financial services, the limitations to its application lie in the narrow range of digital assets it encompasses. But industry pioneers are working to widen its scope by introducing real-world assets (RWAs) to the digital realm. For instance, in collaboration with the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), Ripple is embarking on a research project to try and tokenize real estate. This venture was made public about seven weeks ago as part of a broader initiative, the digital

Erez Capital Announces the Addition of 40 Venture Partners and $10M Commitment

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 22, 2023 Press Contact: Noah Ente Associate Erez Capital [email protected]  Boston, June 23, 2023 - Erez Capital, a emerging venture capital fund investing in disruptive technologies, is thrilled to announce its addition of 40 Venture Partners to join the fund. These new partners will play an important role in the quickly developing artificial intelligence ecosystem - specifically in the proptech, medtech and fintech sectors. “This is an exciting new chapter for Erez Capital, creating a new collaborative model to drive rapid acceleration and growth for pre-seed

Tokenovate and GMEX ZERO13 Enable Execution of World’s First Smart Legal Contract for Voluntary Carbon Credit Derivatives Trades using ISDA Definitions.

BSV Blockchain based smart legal contract powers successful trade execution and settlement. London, May 31, 2023 - Tokenovate, a financial services company providing distributed financial market infrastructure (dFMI) enabling programmatic lifecycle event management of the pre-trade to post-trade workflow for OTC and Exchange traded derivatives, and ZERO13, a GMEX Group initiative, providing a digital climate fintech aggregation ecosystem announce the successful execution of the world's first smart legal contract for voluntary carbon credit (VCC) derivatives trades referencing the 2022 ISDA (The International Swaps and Derivatives Association) Verified Carbon Credit Transactions