On Finovate.com

• “Finovate Alums Help Represent Fintech Innovation in Israel”

On FinDEVr.com

• “Mobeam Barcode Beaming Technology Gains Broader Integration with Samsung Pay”

• “Up from Down Under: VIX Verify Chooses Atlanta’s Transaction Alley for Americas Headquarters”

Around the web

• The American Genius interviews Gene Austin, Bazaarvoice CEO.

• Ripple and Temenos partner to power direct, real-time, bank-to-bank settlements for Deloitte.

• Ignite Sales wins Gold Stevie award for sales and marketing intelligence excellence for a second year in a row.

• Vantiv and Payment Logistics team up to provide EMV payment solutions for Action Systems.

• Strongsuit interviews Stuart Frankel, Narrative Science CEO and co-founder.

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