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Crypto Industry Builds Massive Political War Chest Ahead of November — What It Could Mean for Michigan

WASHINGTON DC - The cryptocurrency industry has moved from market disruptor to political heavyweight. Heading into the November 2026 midterm elections, crypto-aligned political action committees have assembled a campaign war chest estimated at more than $200 million, positioning the digital asset sector as one of the most aggressive new players in federal politics. The strategy

By |2026-02-15T18:24:28-05:00February 15th, 2026|Business, ESD, Featured, Government/Politics, Politics, Politics/Government|

What Is Fintech And How Does It Move Money?

ANN ARBOR - Rola Farawi from FIS talks about Fintech in this video interview with Terry Bean and Mike Brennan from MITech TV. Fidelity National Information Services, Inc. (FIS) is an American multinational corporation which offers a wide range of financial products and services. FIS is most known for its development of Financial Technology, or

Technological Innovations Driving Growth in Financial Services

If there is one sector that is driven by cutting-edge technologies the most, it is the financial services industry. These technologies are reshaping the financial services landscape, allowing institutions to offer ever-evolving and improved secure and simple services. New technologies also provide opportunities to grow the business and attract new customers with increased customer engagement.

By |2024-08-19T08:57:05-04:00August 19th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Beyond Credit Scores: Fintech Revolutionizes Business Lending

Picture credit The world of business lending is changing fast. Thanks to fintech, companies now have more options than ever to get the money they need to grow. This article looks at how new technology is shaking up traditional lending and creating new opportunities for businesses. The Old Way of Lending For a long time,

By |2025-09-05T07:56:37-04:00July 25th, 2024|Guest Columns|

Reseda Group Launches Ever Green Financial Wellness Center

EAST LANSING — Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union  has announced its Ever Green Financial Wellness Center, an interactive platform designed to help credit unions and community financial institutions promote financial literacy and education with consumers and member communities through engaging, personalized digital content. The Ever Green

By |2024-01-15T18:25:59-05:00January 15th, 2024|ESD|

Grand Rapids Fintech Provider Purchased By San Antonio Services Company

GRAND RAPIDS – Magic-Writer, a provider of fintech and payments services, has been purchased by Swivel Transactions LLC, a business unit of the San Antonio financial services firm Southwest Business Corp. Terms were not announced. Swivel officials said the acquisition will increase its reach with banks and credit unions. Magic-Wrighter’s products, new account funding, and

By |2023-12-09T15:16:34-05:00December 9th, 2023|ESD|

Two Michigan Fintech Providers Partner

ANN ARBOR–Plinqit, a “financial wellness” content and automated savings firm providing account management content services for online banking, and Detroit-based  Bankjoy, a digital banking provider for banks and credit unions, announced a new partnership. Plinqit’s financial wellness and savings platform now integrates directly with Bankjoy’s digital banking system. Bankjoy’s extensive client roster of banks and credit

By |2023-11-20T15:22:14-05:00November 20th, 2023|ESD|

Fintech Plinqit Partners With CUSO In Grand Rapids

ANN ARBOR–Plinqit, the provider of automated savings, financial wellness content and virtual account management for credit unions, announced a partnership with Grand Rapids-based CU*Answers, a credit union service organization. CU*Answers will now offer Plinqit’s financial wellness and automated savings platform to its network of over 200 credit unions across more than half of the United States, representing

By |2023-10-05T13:39:54-04:00October 5th, 2023|ESD|

MSUFCU Buys Dearborn Fintech Communications Software Company

EAST LANSING–Reseda Group, a wholly owned credit union service organization of MSU Federal Credit Union, today announced its purchase of ChannelNet, developers of a software system called OneClick Financial through which financial institutions can communicate with customers. Based in Dearborn, ChannelNet is the third acquisition for the CUSO founded by MSUFCU in 2021. April Clobes, president and CEO of

By |2023-07-13T09:29:00-04:00July 13th, 2023|ESD|