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Digital Currency Group Appoints Michael Kraines as Chief Financial Officer

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021
Professional services, Data management, Security, Technology, Software, Finance, Banking, Articles, Technology, Cryptocurrencies, Digital Currency Group, Science and technology, Blockchain, DCG, Digital currency

Digital Currency Group (DCG), a global enterprise that builds, buys, and invests in blockchain companies, today announced the appointment of its first-ever Chief Financial Officer, Michael Kraines, effective immediately.

Key Points: 
  • Digital Currency Group (DCG), a global enterprise that builds, buys, and invests in blockchain companies, today announced the appointment of its first-ever Chief Financial Officer, Michael Kraines, effective immediately.
  • In these capacities, Kraines has advised a wide array of companies across the financial services landscape on business combinations, capital raises, strategic partnerships, and growth-oriented business development.
  • As Chief Financial Officer of DCG, Kraines will oversee all the companys financial operations, M&A activity, and corporate development efforts.
  • Founded in 2015 by Barry Silbert, Digital Currency Group is a global enterprise that builds, buys, and invests in blockchain companies all over the world.

Fireblocks Raises $30 Million In Series B Funding Led By Paradigm

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
DCG, Tenaya Capital, Swisscom, Fundraising, Telecommunications companies, Telecommunications, Companies

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fireblocks ( www.fireblocks.com ) announced today it has raised $30 million in Series B funding, bringing its cumulative fundraising to $46 million.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fireblocks ( www.fireblocks.com ) announced today it has raised $30 million in Series B funding, bringing its cumulative fundraising to $46 million.
  • This round was led by Paradigm ( https://www.paradigm.xyz ) with participation from existing investors, Cyberstarts, Tenaya Capital, Swisscom, Galaxy Digital, Digital Currency Group (DCG), and Cedar Hill Capital.
  • Coinciding with the completion of this round of fundraising is the addition of Fred Ehrsam to Fireblocks' Board of Directors.
  • "Fireblocks has become the go-to for any business looking to build new digital asset operations or scale existing ones," said Ehrsam.

Fireblocks Raises $30 Million In Series B Funding Led By Paradigm

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Wednesday, November 18, 2020
DCG, Tenaya Capital, Swisscom, Fundraising, Telecommunications companies, Telecommunications, Companies

NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fireblocks ( www.fireblocks.com ) announced today it has raised $30 million in Series B funding, bringing its cumulative fundraising to $46 million.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Fireblocks ( www.fireblocks.com ) announced today it has raised $30 million in Series B funding, bringing its cumulative fundraising to $46 million.
  • This round was led by Paradigm ( https://www.paradigm.xyz ) with participation from existing investors, Cyberstarts, Tenaya Capital, Swisscom, Galaxy Digital, Digital Currency Group (DCG), and Cedar Hill Capital.
  • Coinciding with the completion of this round of fundraising is the addition of Fred Ehrsam to Fireblocks' Board of Directors.
  • "Fireblocks has become the go-to for any business looking to build new digital asset operations or scale existing ones," said Ehrsam.

DCG ONE Acquires Vertigo Partners

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Thursday, October 22, 2020
Business, Companies, Articles, DCG, Business process, Unilever, Market research

"Over the years, we've worked with Vertigo Partners on a number of user research projects for clients such as American Express and see market research as a growth area for our firm," said Ben Allen, DCG ONE's Managing Director.

Key Points: 
  • "Over the years, we've worked with Vertigo Partners on a number of user research projects for clients such as American Express and see market research as a growth area for our firm," said Ben Allen, DCG ONE's Managing Director.
  • Founded in 2002 under the name Actionable Insights, Vertigo Partners carved out a niche conducting both user experience research and qualitative market research for clients including Unilever, PepsiCo, and Edgewell Personal Care.
  • Mike Carlon, the founder and Managing Member of Vertigo Partners, is excited about the growth opportunities available to the combined firm.
  • "It's a very exciting time to be at DCG ONE," says Tammy Peniston, DCG ONE's Chief Commercial Officer.

 DCG Enters into Bitcoin Mining with Newest Subsidiary: Foundry

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Thursday, August 27, 2020
Professional services, Technology, Finance, Software, Internet, Hardware, Cryptocurrencies, Payment systems, Digital currencies, Currency, Bitcoin, Exonumia, Mining, Foundry, DCG

Foundry was created to meet the institutional demand for improved capital access, market efficiency, and transparency in the bitcoin mining industry.

Key Points: 
  • Foundry was created to meet the institutional demand for improved capital access, market efficiency, and transparency in the bitcoin mining industry.
  • The company currently offers three services for the mining ecosystem: equipment financing and procurement; mining and staking; and consulting and advisory services.
  • Since its inception, Foundry has already emerged as one of the largest bitcoin miners in North America.
  • A subsidiary of DCG, Foundry is a financing and advisory company focused on digital asset mining and staking.

Dave Cantin Group Has Record-Breaking Year in Auto Dealership M&A Closures and Philanthropy

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Thursday, February 6, 2020
Professional services, Philanthropy, Automotive, General Automotive, Other Professional Services, Fund Raising, Dave Cantin, DCG

Dave Cantin Group (DCG), one of the worlds largest automotive dealership M&A firms, announced that 2019 was a record-breaking year in both closure rates and charitable giving.

Key Points: 
  • Dave Cantin Group (DCG), one of the worlds largest automotive dealership M&A firms, announced that 2019 was a record-breaking year in both closure rates and charitable giving.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200206005889/en/
    Dave Cantin and his team meet with dealer principals to finalize the terms of a deal.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    In 2019, the group had closure rates of over 90%, with the fourth quarter being the strongest of the year.
  • Dave Cantin Group (DCG) is a full-service M&A firm that manages the sale and purchase of automotive dealerships throughout the United States.

The Dining Club Group Inducts Cevitr's RPA Based Digital Workforce to Transform Customer Service Operations

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Articles, Economy, Business software, Information economy, Contents, Automation, Robotic process automation, Business process automation, RPA, DCG

Cevitr enables businesses to adopt a subscription based Digital Workforce using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology.

Key Points: 
  • Cevitr enables businesses to adopt a subscription based Digital Workforce using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology.
  • Samantha Scott, Group Operations Directorat The DCG stated that "At The Dining Club Group we are committed to continual improvement and innovation.
  • Cevitr is a UK based company, offering a Digital Workforce to organisations of all sizes using Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
  • As of June 2019, The Dining Club members spend in excess of 600 million per annum in The Dining Club's 10,000 restaurants; ensuring that The Dining Club Group's dining co-operative proposition remains strong.

The Dining Club Group Inducts Cevitr's RPA Based Digital Workforce to Transform Customer Service Operations

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Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Articles, Economy, Business software, Information economy, Contents, Automation, Robotic process automation, Business process automation, RPA, DCG

Cevitr enables businesses to adopt a subscription based Digital Workforce using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology.

Key Points: 
  • Cevitr enables businesses to adopt a subscription based Digital Workforce using Robotic Process Automation (RPA) technology.
  • Samantha Scott, Group Operations Directorat The DCG stated that "At The Dining Club Group we are committed to continual improvement and innovation.
  • Cevitr is a UK based company, offering a Digital Workforce to organisations of all sizes using Robotic Process Automation (RPA).
  • As of June 2019, The Dining Club members spend in excess of 600 million per annum in The Dining Club's 10,000 restaurants; ensuring that The Dining Club Group's dining co-operative proposition remains strong.

Agile Business Models Demand Best-of-Breed Digital Experience Platforms

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Monday, June 4, 2018
DCG

SDL (LSE: SDL), a leader in global content management, translation and digital experience, today announces a report by analyst firm Digital Clarity Group (DCG), highlighting the radical impact that new, disruptive business models are having on traditional approaches to buying digital experience platforms (DXP).

Key Points: 
  • SDL (LSE: SDL), a leader in global content management, translation and digital experience, today announces a report by analyst firm Digital Clarity Group (DCG), highlighting the radical impact that new, disruptive business models are having on traditional approaches to buying digital experience platforms (DXP).
  • The research report, ' Digital Experience Platforms: Buyer Trends, Preferences, and Strategies ,' indicates that almost three quarters (70%) of brands currently take a heterogeneous approach to their digital experience platforms, meaning they combine best-of-breed components to build the desired DXP and continuously extend its functionality for better customer engagement.
  • Leaders recognize that meeting customers' expectations for high tech and high-touch digital experiences must be business as usual, not a 'one-and-done' project," said Connie Moore, Senior Vice President of Research, Digital Clarity Group.
  • For over 25 years we've helped companies deliver transformative business results by enabling powerful, nuanced digital experiences with customers around the world.

CoreMedia Featured in Groundbreaking Digital Clarity Group Report

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Thursday, May 3, 2018
DCG, Clarity, Oral literature, Vocal music, Music

NEW YORK and HAMBURG, Germany, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The award-winning analyst firm Digital Clarity Group (DCG) has just released a comprehensive new report examining the growing importance of digital experience platforms (DXPs) in successful online engagement.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK and HAMBURG, Germany, May 3, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The award-winning analyst firm Digital Clarity Group (DCG) has just released a comprehensive new report examining the growing importance of digital experience platforms (DXPs) in successful online engagement.
  • "A key finding from Digital Clarity Group's research illustrates CoreMedia's unique sweet spot within the digital experience landscape," said Connie Moore, SVP of Research at Digital Clarity Group.
  • Digital Clarity Group is a research and advisory firm that helps organizations deliver world-class customer experience through high-performance partnerships with best-fit technology vendors and digital partners.
  • (1) Source: "Digital Experience Platforms: Buyer Trends, Preferences, and Strategies," April 2018,Digital Clarity Group, Inc. All rights reserved.