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Ann Camarillo to Join Loyyal’s Board of Directors

NEW YORK, NY, May 20, 2016 – (ACN Newswire) – Loyyal Corporation today announced that Ann Camarillo, President and CEO of Boloro Global Ltd. and former CEO of Maestro and Cirrus (MasterCard), has been elected to Loyyal’s Board of Directors.

Over the course of a 20-year career at MasterCard Worldwide, Ann held various leadership positions in the United States and globally, responsible for the financial contribution of all products and services and for creating and implementing next generation revenue streams.

Ann also served as Global CEO of Maestro International and Cirrus, the largest global debit card POS and ATM networks. She created the Debit Centre of Excellence and managed the Global Debit Advisory Board with responsibility for all debit and prepaid strategy, policies, financial performance and investments.

Ann is now CEO and President of Boloro, a mobile payments processing network, facilitating fast, secure and consumer-friendly payment acceptance for online/eCommerce, in-store retail, mass-transportation, government bill payments and remittances.

“Ann is a pioneer in the financial industry, with a formidable track record, and we are excited to welcome her to Loyyal’s Board of Directors,” said Greg Simon, CEO & Co-Founder Loyyal. “We believe her strong payment network experience at global leader MasterCard will be extremely valuable as Loyyal expands around the world.”

“I am delighted to join Loyyal’s Board of Directors. Loyyal has hit the ground running. Already post-revenue, Loyyal has signed coveted brand names and is launching enhanced loyalty and reward programs with compelling features such as instant redemption and interoperability,” said Ann Camarillo. “Blockchain has powerful utility as next generation technology, and Loyyal is laser-sharp in its focus to differentiate and deliver new value in the rewards industry. They have the potential to be the underlying interoperable rewards industry network, and I look forward to helping get them there.”

Sean Dennis, COO & Co-Founder Loyyal, adds “Ann has been a close friend and supporter of Loyyal since we met, and has already been an incredible help with strategy and introductions to date. Her appointment to Loyyal’s Board of Directors only further strengthens our relationship going forward, and we are honoured to have such an outstanding individual on the Board.”

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Boloro and Loyyal are both Privity portfolio companies.

 

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TeamUp wins ‘National Incubation Project‘

In collaboration with Mobilink, TeamUp has won the ‘National Incubation Project’ to build the FIRST National Incubation Centre in Islamabad, Pakistan.  I am honoured to play a small yet significant role in this National entrepreneurial initiative! http://teamup.pk/about-us/ & http://teamup.pk/mentors/

Privity Partner Boloro presented at the World Economic Forum in Kigali, Rwanda

Yesterday, Boloro’s partners spent 3 hours presenting at the World Economic Forum on
Africa in Kigali, Rwanda. 3 hours! The conversation was all about how
Boloro, their partners and Launching Financial Inclusion in South Africa
Townships and beyond.

Please find the press release in connection with this announcement here:                                                                                                                                                               https://www.acnnewswire.com/press-release/english/29973/’ground-breaking’-mobile-payments-ecosystem-to-boost-financial-inclusion-in-south-africa

Linkagoal featured in the Huffington Post

Privity Partner Linkagoal is in the news: The Huffington Post writes

Linkagoal is a free social network app launched in 2015 for Apple operating system and Android devices. Its platform allows you to create goals and connect with people. And just recently, it was nominated as one of the 10 fastest growing networking companies of 2016.

You might be struggling to curb expenditures and draft a reasonable budget. Actually, its platform brings you into a community of followers facing similar issues including those who have made it through. You can tap into their wealth of experience and get over your struggles. There is also a cheering squad that keeps you motivated along the way.

Source: 8 Apps Tech Savvy Entrepreneurs Use To Achieve Their Goals Faster

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Deloitte Unveils Five Blockchain Partnerships and 20 Prototypes

Privity’s partner Loyyal (formerly known as Ribbit.me) in the news:

Loyyal, which raised $1.5m in venture capital when it was called Ribbit.me is building a blockchain-powered rewards platform. Piscini framed the prototype as a way to change employee behavior across a wide range of industries.

Read more here on coindesk.com

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Dubai Museum of the Future Foundation announces launch of Global Blockchain Council

DUBAI, 17th February, 2016 (WAM) — Dubai Museum of the Future Foundation has announced the establishment of the Global Blockchain Council to explore and discuss current and future applications, and organise transactions through the Blockchain platform. Blockchain records every transaction made by the digital currency, Bitcoin.

The council will highlight the implications of this innovation on the future of business and finance sectors, and its role in facilitating transactions within the various sectors of financial and non-financial sectors as well as to increase efficiency and reliability levels.

Transactions on Blockchain can only go through if all the members approve, which limits the chances of fraud and money laundering, as the digital currency cannot be forged or damaged and can be moved across borders with ease. It also facilitates the shopping process across social media and websites.

Blockchain is defined as a digital protocol to carry out transactions and transfer money using a wide network of computers around the world, and its requirements are: the availability of digital currencies, accurate documentation, and absolute trust between all stakeholders. Blockchain can be both private and public, and enables people to choose whether to share or withhold the personal details of the stakeholders.

The establishment of the Global Blockchain Council comes in line with the efforts of Dubai Museum of the Future Foundation to promote innovation and use the next generation of technologies to enhance UAE’s position as a leading centre for innovation and knowledge economy.

Saif Al Aleeli, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Museum of the Future Foundation, said the Council is a new step within the framework of the new generation of services for smart cities of the future, and the development of innovative solutions. It also promotes community awareness about the importance of innovation to keep up with the demands of the future, and stimulate inventions and innovations.

Al Aleeli said that several studies indicate that over the next four years the global market for digital transactions will reach US$9.5 billion, and the global investments in Blockchain technology will reach the $300 billion. He added that the significant growth in the volume of transactions using Blockchain platform during 2015, which reached 56%, refers to the great opportunities that can be utilised through the optimal application of this technology in the relevant sectors.

He also said, “The Global Blockchain Council will launch different initiatives under its umbrella to highlight and promote Blockchain and digital currencies, and explore its advantages and disadvantages. It will also draw a roadmap for best uses of this emerging technology.”

The initiatives planned by the council include an annual conference that will host high-profile individuals, workshops, awareness sessions, hackathons, and start-up conferences to connect with potential investors.

The council will help UAE authorities and corporations better understand this technology and consider its regulatory implications, and conduct pilot projects to test the readiness of markets to adopt digital currencies.

Dr. Aisha bin Bishr, Director-General of Smart Dubai Office, said, “By quickly mobilising a joint council of public and private sector stakeholders, Dubai asserts its commitment to an agile and collaborative government that embraces technology innovation to enhance quality of life for all. New technologies such as Blockchain open significant opportunities for all service providers to reshape transactions, making experiences more seamless and secure for all customers.”

“With the evolution of the digital age, every so often we witness technology so revolutionary it changes our outlook. Blockchain is such a technology that could revolutionise the way governments and companies conduct businesses. Dubai International Financial Centre is honoured to be a member of the Blockchain Technology Council of Dubai. We look forward to working closely with our colleagues on the council to explore the opportunities Blockchain technology could bring to our industry and markets,” said Arif Amiri, CEO of Dubai International Financial Centre Authority.

The first pilot project is the BitOasis project, which will be implemented by Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, DMCC, to secure flexidesk contracts and registration process using the Blockchain ledger. The second pilot project is Kraken Bitcoin Exchange, which will help DMCC catalyse Blockchain technology in select Islamic finance operations.

“The Global Blockchain Council’s role is to ensure that Dubai remains ahead of the curve and to provide ideas and guidance on how Blockchain can benefit market participants, DMCC members and ultimately contribute to Dubai’s economy,” said Ahmed bin Sulayem, Executive Chairman of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre Authority. “The Blockchain technology delivers speed, efficiency and lower transaction costs that are central to DMCC’s strategy to continuously drive innovation. It is therefore a natural next step for DMCC to play our part in not only piloting the BitOasis and Kraken Bitcoin Exchange projects, but to do everything we can to bring more projects like these to market in the future in collaboration with the Dubai Blockchain Council.”

Osman Sultan, CEO, du, also shared his thoughts, “The world is embracing innovative forms of digitisation in innovative ways, and Blockchain has the potential to lead the next revolution. Blockchain represents a timely new ecosystem of exchange involving different stakeholders, and it is not surprising to see Dubai taking the lead; history has proven that the city has been at the heart of various flows in this part of the world.”

Malek Al Malek, CEO, TECOM Business Parks, said, “Blockchain is a great example of the innovation that we are seeing across Dubai, and the latest in a series of initiatives introduced by the government to champion digital and smart technology. Pioneering innovation and the creation of new technology lie at the heart of Dubai’s innovation strategy, and we are delighted to be supporting this initiative, and look forward to working with the council to ensure it is a success.”

The council consists of 32 members, all of which are potential key players in the Blockchain industry, and are shaping the market day by day. They include government entities, international companies, leading UAE banks, free zones, and international Blockchain technology firms, including, Microsoft, Du, SAP, IBM, Cisco, TECOM, Dubai Holding, Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, EmiratesNBD, Emirates Islamic, Dubai International Financial Centre, Souq.com, Careem, Mashreq, InfoSys, Wamda, Propertyfinder.com, Kraken, BitOasis, Umbrellab, AstroLabs, YellowPay, SmartStart Fund, Etheruem, Viktor Koenig, Privity FZ, Digitus, Network Int., Michael Mainelli, Vinay Gupta, Smart Dubai Office and Dubai Smart Government.

The Blockchain market reports that the average volume of bitcoin transactions in 24 hours is $105.6 million, and the Bitcoin market cap is averaged at $6.8 billion. Bitcoin is one of the most used digital currency, others include as Ripple, Dash, and Aurocoin.

Blockchain supports more than 2 million bitcoin wallets and is supported by iOS, Android, and the web. Blockchain is available worldwide in more than 15 languages, and allows the user to send bitcoin by emails and text message, while still maintaining the user’s privacy and security.
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Ribbit.me hires Privity to assist them with their Series A

Ribbit.me™, the creator of RibbitRewards™, the world’s first rewards program based on blockchain technology and with its own marketplace, today announced that they have hired Privity to assist them with their Series A round of funding.

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About Ribbit.me 

Ribbit.me is the only blockchain technology company focused on the $54 Billion rewards industry.  RibbitRewards is the first rewards program based on blockchain technology, the same technology Bitcoin uses.

This patent pending technology allows for the transfer of value across different rewards programs for the first time. Program operators can take rewards from the balance sheet to put on a shared ledger, turning a liability into an asset.

Ribbit.me is also set to launch Marketplace.life™, an eBay-like, p2p marketplace where merchants and shoppers benefit from the convenience of using one rewards program for all of their purchases, while earning RibbitRewards for each transaction. The marketplace is easy and free for all to use, accepting all major currencies, both fiat and digital. A percentage of RibbitRewards go to buyers, sellers and to charity

Ribbit.me is developing a retail plug-in and mobile app so that RibbitRewards can be earned on any merchant platform.

“We at Ribbit.me are pleased to have Privity as our partner as we secure our Series A round of funding,” said Sean Dennis, Ribbit.me CEO and Co-founder. “We have every confidence in Sleem Hasan and his team as they take us forward.”

Ribbit.me! USA is a U.S.-based Delaware C Corp., with headquarters in New York, USA.

Sleem Hasan, Founder & CEO Privity FZ LLE, added, ”Privity is honoured to have been appointed by Ribbit.me  as their advisor. They also are the first blockchain technology company we shall be assisting and the first portfolio partner company focused on the rewards industry.”