Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Excellence in #DigitalCommerce – (NASDAQ: $APCX) (NYSE: $NU) (NYSE: $FI) (NYSE: $FIS) @AppTechCorp @nubank @Fiserv @FISGlobal

Excellence in #DigitalCommerce – (NASDAQ: $APCX) (NYSE: $NU) (NYSE: $FI) (NYSE: $FIS) @AppTechCorp @nubank @Fiserv @FISGlobal

 


Vancouver Kelowna, Delta, BC – August 23,2023 - Investorideas.com, a leading investor news resource covering Fintech stocks releases a special news report on excellence in digital commerce, featuring AppTech Payments Corp. (NASDAQ:APCX), an innovative Fintech company powering seamless commerce between business and consumers.

 

Read this article featuring APCX in full at https://www.investorideas.com/news/2023/technology/08231Digital-Commerce.asp

 

According to ResearchandMarkets.com, “The global digital banking platform market grew from $6.09 billion in 2022 to $6.9 billion in 2023 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.2%. The digital banking platform market is expected to grow to $11.34 billion in 2027 at a CAGR of 13.2%.”

 

Looking at recent news highlights from some of the industry’s recognized leaders, innovation and a passion for being best in class are driving growth for the sector.

 

Taking years to build its IP to position as a leader in specialty payments, AppTech Payments Corp. (NASDAQ:APCX) recently announced the Company’s patent licensee, PayToMe.co, was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award at the 20th Annual International Business Awards®.

 

PayToMe.co won the “Tech Startup of the Year” award in the Services category in recognition of its comprehensive suite of integrated digital financial services and solutions at the forefront of transforming back-office financial processes and revolutionizing digital payments. The patent license from AppTech solidifies PayToMe.co’s position as a leading innovator in the Silicon Valley startup ecosystem.

 

From the news: The journey to this achievement was marked by an involved judging process, with insights from over 230 executives from around the world. The evaluation, conducted throughout June and July, underscored the remarkable impact of PayToMe.co's innovations. Notably, the competition drew from a pool of more than 3,700 nominations originating from 61 nations and territories. Winners will be celebrated during a gala banquet at the Cavalieri Waldorf Astoria Hotel, in Rome, Italy on Friday, October 13, 2023.

 

“This award reflects PayToMe.co’s contributions at the forefront of the Fintech industry,” said Luke D’Angelo, Chairman & CEO of AppTech Payments Corp. “We are proud to see AppTech’s IP position increasingly recognized alongside current technology market leaders. We will continue to support PayToMe.co and other startups in Silicon Valley and around the world through strategic partnerships and patent licenses.”

 

From the news: One IBA judge commented: “As a judge, I find that PayToMe.co has presented compelling supporting materials that effectively substantiate the claims made in this nomination, providing a solid foundation for the company's achievements and unique value proposition in the fintech industry. The patent license granted by AppTech Payments serves as tangible evidence of PayToMe.co's innovative solutions, specifically in mobile-to-mobile payments and computer-to-mobile chat systems."

 

“This license not only highlights the company's dedication to innovation but also enhances its credibility and sets it apart within the industry. By referencing these supporting materials, PayToMe.co offers concrete evidence of its achievements, transparency, credibility, and validation, solidifying its position as an emerging leader in the fintech space.”

 

The following AppTech patents are licensed under this agreement:

 

1. Computer to Mobile Two-Way Chat System & Method

 

2. Mobile-to-Mobile Payment System and Method

 

3. System and Method for Delivering Web Content to a Mobile Device

 

4. Mobile Commerce Framework

 

PayToMe.co is a leading Fintech platform offering integrated digital financial services and solutions across all channels. Its mission is to streamline, simplify, digitize, and automate back-office financial processes while transforming digital payments through an all-in-one Fintech platform. With comprehensive offerings such as Payment-as-a-Service (PaaS), PayFac-as-a-Service (Pay-Fac), and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS), PayToMe.co empowers businesses to provide seamless payment experiences and expand revenue generation opportunities. To learn more about PayToMe.co and explore its full range of services, please visit www.paytome.co.

 

AppTech Payments released its second quarter results on August 14th.

 

Recent Business Highlights included:

·        Executed a definitive agreement with Broadnet Technologies to expand AppTech’s reach in the global text-to-pay space. The Patent License Agreement licenses AppTech’s SMS and Mobile Payment patents to Broadnet, thereby expanding the Company’s footprint by supporting integrations with its patent-based portfolio in text-to-pay and SMS solutions.

 

·        Entered a strategic partnership to build, develop, launch, and manage InstaCash, Inc.’s mobile-to-mobile payment system, and subsequently extended the license to Brazil and Mexico. AppTech will develop mobile and web-based applications for the contactless payment system, which will feature digital banking services and Visa/MasterCard sponsorship, and provide user support services. As part of the partnership, AppTech will receive an equity stake in InstaCash.

 

·        Granted a patent license to PayToMe.co, a Silicon Valley-based company focused on revolutionizing digital financial services.

 

·        Joined the Russell Microcap® Index, effective after the US market opened on June 26, 2023. Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12.1 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell’s US indexes.

 

Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE: NU), one of the world’s largest digital financial services platforms, released  its second quarter 2023 financial results on August 15th.

 

Excerpts:

"This quarter, Nu continued to expand its customer base, engagement, and monetization, increasing ARPAC above $9 for the first time, while keeping cost to serve stable below the dollar level. This combination led to revenue growing 5x in the last two years to a record of $1.9 billion, and net income reaching $225 million, over 50% higher than the last quarter, which reinforces Nu’s strong operational leverage and earning-generating power. We continue to showcase leading indicators in the region for operating efficiency, and solidity. In Brazil, our growth trajectory continues, as one in every two adults is a Nu customer, and we have become the fourth largest financial institution in the country in number of customers", said David VĂ©lez, founder and CEO of Nubank.

 

From the news: Customer growth: Nu added 4.6 million customers in Q2’23 and 18.4 million year-over-year (YoY), reaching a total of 83.7 million customers globally by June 30th, 2023. This represents a 28% growth YoY, which underscores Nu's position as one of the largest and fastest-growing digital financial services platforms worldwide and the fifth-largest financial institution in Latin America by number of customers. In Brazil, Nu’s customer base reached 79.4 million by June 30th, 2023, accounting for 49% of the country’s adult population and becoming the fourth-largest financial institution by number of customers, according to Brazilian Central Bank data. In July 2023, after the closing of Q2’23, Nu surpassed the mark of 85 million customers globally and 80 million in Brazil.

 

From the news: Performance and Growth in Brazil: Nu’s growth trajectory continues with around 1.5 million new customers per month. Nu has already become best-in-class in terms of efficiency ratio in the country, as revenues continue to grow while costs remain under control, demonstrating massive operating leverage and likely securing the position of the lowest-cost manufacturer in Brazil. Recent launches on Secured Loans, such as Payroll Loans for Federal Public Servants or FGTS-backed loans which the company began testing a few weeks ago, will enable Nu to become the primary banking relationship of an even larger base of customers, fueling engagement and monetization even further.

 

On August 2, 2023, Fiserv, Inc. (NYSE: FI), a leading global provider of payments and financial technology solutions, announced it was named to the inaugural list of the World’s Top FinTech Companies in recognition of its delivery of fintech innovation. The list, compiled by CNBC and independent research firm Statista, identifies industry disruptors providing faster, affordable and more accessible services for their clients.

 

From the news: Fiserv was recognized in the Digital Payments Category for the depth and breadth of capabilities it provides merchants and financial institutions, including solutions that enable digital commerce, digital money transfers, and mobile payments.

 

"Today, there is a renewed appreciation for technology providers that couple innovation with stability, profitability and scale," said Frank Bisignano, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Fiserv. "We pride ourselves on being one of the original fintechs. After almost four decades of growth and change, our commitment to client success and focus on innovation is enabling us to continue to move financial services forward on behalf of the industry’s new and long-standing participants. This is another proof point of our global reputation as a preferred partner in payments and fintech."

 

From the news: Through its Clover® and Carat operating systems, Fiserv enables omnichannel commerce solutions for businesses of all sizes. The company is the number one provider of P2P payments for financial institutions in the U.S., enabling more than 1,200 financial institutions, and supports emerging mobile payment types via multiple technology platforms globally.

 

On August 11th, global financial technology leader FIS® (NYSE: FISannounced it was recognized in CNBC’s inaugural list of the top 200 global fintech companies.

 

From the news: CNBC named FIS a top fintech company in the Digital Banking Solutions category based on how it measured against a set of key performance indicators, including total number of users, volumes and revenues.

 

"We believe FIS has the most robust combination of banking products, including core processing, digital solutions, payment and money movement, all built with the goal of enabling our clients to deliver more seamless customer experiences and grow their businesses," said John Durrant, Banking Solutions President at FIS. "FIS clients and their customers around the world rely on these solutions every day to move money and manage their financial lives. We are proud to see our solutions stand out at a time when the demand for financial innovation continues to grow and play such a key role in our world."

 

From the news: Recently, FIS’ banking solutions were also recognized by Celent with three XCelent Awards in the Advanced Technology, Customer Base and Breadth of Functionality categories.

 

For investors watching key trends, the banking industry is going through a digital transformation and evolution and the drive for excellence is in full gear.

 

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

#AIEye #Podcast: #AI #Stocks in the News: (OTCPINK: $GTCH) (NYSE: $IBM)



 

 

#AIEye #Podcast: #AI #Stocks in the News: (OTCPINK: $GTCH) (NYSE: $IBM)

 

GBT Posts Update on IP Portfolio, and IBM Announces Generative AI-Assisted Product watsonx Code Assistant

 

Global #GenerativeAI Market to Reach $191.8B by 2032

 

Vancouver, Kelowna, Delta, BC – August 22, 2023  – Investorideas.com, a global investor news source covering Artificial Intelligence (AI) brings you today’s edition of  The AI Eyewatching stock news, deal tracker and advancements in artificial intelligence – featuring technology company GBT Technologies Inc. (OTCPINK:GTCH).

 

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Today’s Column- The AI Eye- Watching stock news, deal tracker and advancements in artificial intelligence

 

Stocks discussed: (OTCPINK:GTCH) (NYSE:IBM)

 

GBT Technologies Inc. (OTC PINK:GTCH) has posted an update on its intellectual property (IP) portfolio, vested under its 50 percent-owned subsidiary GBT Tokenize Corp. Through Tokenize, the company now holds 18 patents and has 26 pending submissions within the following domains: asset tracking, 3-D MP Microchip Design (semiconductors), EDA software-tools, ID, cyber security, pattern recognition, tele-health, health, AI, computer vision systems, IoT, mesh networks and radio networks. GBT’s CEO Mansour Khatib said:

 

"With two signed purchase agreements this year we have now laid the groundwork proving that the company can generate attractive IP for current technology markets and companies. I personally maintain that our unique IP Strategy with the goal of building shareholder value has the potential for creating value faster than older traditional ways. Creating, selling and licensing IP is a long-complicated process but patents create long term opportunities, value, and IP security for large and small companies. Our latest patents with Magic2 EDA software and the 3-D chip have reached a more mature protection level and we believe we can finally safely engage with partners trying to create the next generation of microchips. We are excited to finally be presenting these technologies to potential partners.”

 

IBM (NYSE:IBM) has announced watsonx Code Assistant for Z, described as “a new generative AI-assisted product that will help enable faster translation of COBOL to Java on IBM Z and enhance developer productivity on the platform.” Kareem Yusuf, Senior Vice President, Product Management and Growth, IBM Software, explained:

 

"By bringing generative AI capabilities through watsonx to new use cases, we plan to drive real progress for our clients. IBM is engineering watsonx Code Assistant for Z to take a targeted and optimized approach. It's built to rapidly and accurately convert code optimized for IBM Z, accelerate time to market and broaden the skills pool. This can help enhance applications and add new capabilities while preserving the performance, resiliency, and security inherent in IBM Z."

 

 

Global Generative AI Market to Reach $191.8B by 2032

 

A report published by Allied Market Research finds that the global market for Generative AI is projected to grow from $10.5 billion USD in 2022 to $191.8 billion by 2032, registering a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 34.1 percent in the forecast period 2023-32. The following excerpt from the report overview outlines some key factors driving the market’s growth:

 

The growth in demand for AI-generated content has been a significant driver for the generative AI market growth. With AI-generated content, companies and individuals can create massive amounts of content quickly and at scale. This efficiency is especially valuable in industries such as marketing and advertising, where personalization and variety of content is critical to effectively engaging audiences. Moreover, AI can personalize content based on individual preferences, making it more engaging and relevant to users. Furthermore, the advancements in deep learning and desire to provide users and consumers with more personalized, engaging and relevant content and experiences are also driving the market.

 

Sam Mowers, Investorideas.com

 

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About GBT Technologies Inc.


GBT Technologies, Inc. (OTC PINK: GTCH) (“GBT”) (http://gbtti.com) is a development stage company which considers itself a native of Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Enabled Mobile Technology Platforms used to increase IC performance. GBT has assembled a team with extensive technology expertise and is building an intellectual property portfolio consisting of many patents. GBT’s mission, to license the technology and IP to synergetic partners in the areas of hardware and software. Once commercialized, it is GBT’s goal to have a suite of products including smart microchips, AI, encryption, Blockchain, IC design, mobile security applications, database management protocols, with tracking and supporting cloud software (without the need for GPS). GBT envisions this system as a creation of a global mesh network using advanced nodes and super performing new generation IC technology. The core of the system will be its advanced microchip technology; technology that can be installed in any mobile or fixed device worldwide. GBT’s vision is to produce this system as a low cost, secure, private-mesh-network between any and all enabled devices. Thus, providing shared processing, advanced mobile database management and sharing while using these enhanced mobile features as an alternative to traditional carrier services.

 

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#Automakers Gearing up for Better #EV #Batteries –#Stocks to watch (NYSE: KULR) (NASDAQ: NKLA) (NYSE: F) (NYSE: GM) @KULRTech @nikolamotor @Ford @GM

#Automakers Gearing up for Better #EV #Batteries –#Stocks to watch (NYSE: KULR) (NASDAQ: NKLA) (NYSE: F) (NYSE: GM) @KULRTech @nikolamotor @Ford @GM

 

Vancouver, Kelowna, Delta, BC – August 22, 2023 - Investorideas.com, a leading investor news resource covering clean energy and battery stocks releases a special news report on automakers and the need for better and safer EV batteries,  featuring KULR Technology Group, Inc(NYSE:KULR), a leading energy management platform company accelerating the global transition to a sustainable electrification economy.

 

Read this article, featuring KULR in full at https://www.investorideas.com/news/2023/renewable-energy/08221Stocks-for-EV-Batteries.asp

 

Recent research shows estimates that the USD 49.0 billion electric vehicle battery market will reach USD 421.1 billion by 2032. Globally renowned automakers such as General Motors (NYSE: GM), BMW, Volkswagen and Ford Motor Company (NYSE: F) are increasing their focus on introducing various types of electric vehicles to the market.

 

With the big push for electric vehicles, the battery story is still evolving, especially when it comes to safety.

 

With a mission of batter safety, KULR Technology Group, Inc. (NYSE: KULRrecently announced it received a contract from one of the world’s top-selling automakers for testing and analysis of high-energy battery cells for its next generation electric vehicles. The Company will implement its KULR ONE Design Solutions (“K1-DS”) platform to accelerate design readiness for the Automaker's advanced EV roadmap.

 

From the news: KULR’s rigorous testing protocols incorporate its extensive spaceflight expertise and proprietary KULR ONE Design Solutions to deliver what KULR believes to be the world’s most rigorous testing platform for battery safety. These tests include Fractional Thermal Runaway Calorimetry, bomb calorimetry, and impingement zone mapping. By providing a uniquely thorough cell-level characterization of the customer’s cells, KULR is able to provide its customers what it believes to be globally unique insight into how to optimize battery safety.

 

From the news: Recently, EV automakers have been looking to high-performance, silicon-anode batteries and other technologies to improve the driving range and cut costs of future electric vehicles. Batteries utilizing silicon as an alternative to graphite - anodes commonly employed in present-day batteries - have demonstrated the capability to achieve substantially greater energy density and accelerated charging rates making KULR’s industry standard setting rigorous testing and safety solutions even more essential and mission critical.

 

"Understanding high power and high-energy cell safety, whether it's lithium-ion, solid state, or silicon-anode, is absolutely essential if automakers want to develop a best in breed battery cell," commented KULR CEO Michael Mo. "KULR utilizes a superior testing protocol for analyzing battery characteristics regardless of cell chemistry. K1-DS accounts for all testing variability -- including the continuous swelling and shrinking during charging and discharging in silicon anodes. Ultimately, through our in-development AI applications learning from this testing data, we believe that KULR is strategically positioned to continue delivering best-in-class solutions for end-to-end battery safety across all applications and all cell chemistries."

 

From the news: According to a projection by the International Energy Agency in April 2023, electric vehicles, encompassing both fully electric and plug-in hybrid models, are anticipated to account for 35 percent of new vehicle sales worldwide by 2030.

 

KULR also just announced second quarter 2023 financial results and full-year revenue guidance.

 

From the news: Revenues: In the second quarter ended June 30, 2023, revenue increased to $2.7 million from $0.6 million reported in the same period last year for an approximately 360% increase. Contract Services revenue increased over 2300%, with second quarter 2023 contract services revenue of approximately $0.7 million versus $0.03 million in the prior year period. Product revenue for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, was approximately $2.0 million from approximately $0.6 million the same period last year for an increase of over 250%.

 

From the news: KULR Chief Financial Officer Shawn Canter affirmed: “KULR posted a strong second quarter with over 350% revenue growth over the same quarter last year. KULR recorded more revenue in the first half of 2023 than all of 2022. These impressive growth figures demonstrate our team, technology, and standard setting solutions, continue to address mission critical needs across industries. Management is increasingly excited by this trend in growth, pipeline, and prospects. Given what our team is seeing today, management estimates 2023 full year revenue between $10 million and $14 million.”

 

Just how much of an issue is battery safety?  Ask Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA) when it’s stock was punished following news on August 11th

 

“The safety of customers, dealers and team members are Nikola’s top priority. Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, via the HYLA brand, today provides the preliminary results of its battery pack investigations and as a precautionary measure, announces a voluntary recall of approximately 209 Class 8 Tre battery-electric vehicles (BEVs). Nikola is currently in the process of filing this voluntary recall with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and is placing a temporary hold on new BEV sales until a resolution is in place.”

 

From the news: These actions do not affect the hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) currently in production as the truck’s battery pack has a different design.

 

From the news: Following an August 10 presentation of preliminary findings from Exponent, a reputable third-party investigator, a coolant leak inside a single battery pack was found to be the probable cause of the truck fire at the company’s headquarters in Phoenix, Ariz. on June 23, 2023. The findings were further corroborated by a minor thermal incident that impacted one pack on an engineering validation truck parked at the company’s Coolidge, Ariz. plant on Aug. 10. No one was injured in either incident.

 

From the news: Internal investigations from Nikola’s safety and engineering teams indicate a single supplier component within the battery pack as the likely source of the coolant leak and efforts are underway to provide a field remedy in the coming weeks.

 

Ford Motor Company (NYSE: Falso had its share of EV battery safety issues earlier this year.

 

Fordauthority.com reported on the issue: “The Ford F-150 Lightning has faced its fair share of production woes in recent weeks, all of which started when a single pickup caught fire in a holding lot. The cause of that problem stemmed from its battery – which is supplied by SK On – and has since been identified and corrected, according to that company and The Blue Oval. 2023 Ford F-150 Lightning production is expected to restart at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center today, March 13th, while employees at that facility and the Rawsonville Components Plant – where the Lightning’s battery packs are assembled – will soon be back at work. Now, however, a total of 18 Ford F-150 Lightning models are bering recalled over this same battery issue, according to CNBC.”

 

Back on track, Ford Motor Company reported early this month it has resumed production of the F-150 Lightning following a six-week shutdown to expand and retool the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center plant to triple manufacturing capacity of the award-winning electric truck.

 

From the news: With the expansion, Ford will have ability to produce the F-150 Lightning at an annualized rate of 150,000 units by this fall. 

 

Betting on improved battery safety, General Motors Co. (NYSE: GMannounced in late June that it acquired substantially all the assets of Israel-based battery software startup ALGOLiON Ltd. for an undisclosed sum.

 

From the news: The acquisition was led by the newly formed Technology Acceleration and Commercialization (TAC) organization, a group within GM that works to identify emerging technology that can support GM’s leadership position in battery development through investments, acquisitions or partnerships.

 

From the news: ALGOLiON, which received early support from the Israeli Innovation Authority, was founded in 2014 by Niles Fleischer, Ph.D., and Alex Nimberger, Ph.D. The company has developed sophisticated software that uses data streams from EV battery management systems to help identify anomalies in cell performance to ensure proper vehicle health management and provide early detection of battery hazards including thermal runaway propagation events. Dr. Fleischer has more than 40 years of experience in the battery industry and more than 80 patents in the field, while Dr. Nimberger has deep military and civilian experience in all aspects of lithium-ion battery operating modes and effects analysis.

 

From the news: ALGOLiON’s software, coupled with GM’s internal capabilities and vast experience in delivering best-in-class products at scale, can greatly accelerate time-to-market of a cost-effective early hazard detection system for the benefit of millions of GM’s customers worldwide. 

 

“ALGOLiON has developed cutting edge battery analytics and prediction software that will help General Motors deliver great performing EVs for our customers,” said Gil Golan, Vice President, TAC.

 

Looking at the need for better and safer EV batteries, The Financial Post points out a very valid point as we experience global heat domes, “Consider it ironic, or at least a little poetic: Electric vehicles, great for combating climate change, don’t do well in extreme heat. It’s a paradox being thrown into relief as multiple US states bake under heat waves that are becoming more frequent and more intense.

 

The EV and battery markets continue to evolve as new safety, range and infrastructure issues arise. For consumers and investors in the sector, the best battery is still to come.

 

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