Fractal Bitcoin Launches Wrapped FB (WFB) on Ethereum 2868

Fractal Bitcoin today announced Wrapped Fractal Bitcoin (WFB), an ERC-20 representation of the Fractal Bitcoin token (FB) on Ethereum. The introduction of WFB marks Fractal Bitcoin’s first step into the Ethereum ecosystem, and underscores a cross-chain strategy to bring Bitcoin-native value to more platforms.

“The launch of WFB is about building lasting connections between ecosystems,” said Lorenzo, Core Contributor of Fractal and Founder of UniSat Wallet. “By linking Bitcoin’s strength with Ethereum’s flexibility, and eventually with other networks, we are creating a framework where communities can grow together. This is how Bitcoin becomes more accessible, more useful, and more impactful for the entire crypto economy.”

Each WFB token is fully backed 1:1 by an FB token reserved on the Fractal mainnet, with reserves publicly verifiable onchain. An initial 2.1 million FB will be locked on the Fractal mainnet, and issued as WFB on Ethereum, drawn from a total of 8.4M FB committed to cross-chain ecosystem development.

Fractal Bitcoin emphasized that FB remains firmly anchored in the Bitcoin ecosystem. The new WFB token will serve as a wrapper, allowing Ethereum users to access Bitcoin-native value, without compromising Bitcoin’s foundation. Fractal’s goal is to serve as a hub, extending Bitcoin’s utility to Ethereum and other blockchain ecosystems.

“Our goal is to meet traders where they are,” said Spencer Yang, Core Contributor of Fractal and Managing Partner of BlockSpaceForce. “Native FB serves Bitcoin-first traders, and WFB plugs into ERC-20 markets that many traders already use. Whether a fund is focused on Bitcoin or Ethereum, Fractal Bitcoin is easy to incorporate through the tools they already use.”

Fractal views WFB on Ethereum as the first expression of a broader cross-chain strategy. By bringing its native token to Ethereum, Fractal extends Bitcoin’s value to new market participants while keeping issuance anchored to Bitcoin. The increased availability will broaden trading participation, tighten spreads through deeper liquidity, and simplify integration with custodians, trading venues, and protocols that already support ERC-20 assets.

Fractal Bitcoin aims to steadily expand FB’s applications and establish the token as a trusted asset across global blockchain ecosystems.

About Fractal Bitcoin

Fractal Bitcoin is Bitcoin’s innovation layer, using virtualized Bitcoin Core code to scale Bitcoin. Fractal has achieved remarkable traction, with 19M+ users, 4.3B+ processed transactions, and 147+ active ecosystem projects. Visit: www.fractalbitcoin.io

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Daloopa Integrates with Perplexity to Bring Its Trusted Financial Data Layer into AI Research Workflows 345

New integration connects Daloopa data to Perplexity’s AI workflows, enabling faster, more reliable investment research using the same data teams rely on today

Daloopa, the essential data infrastructure for AI and agentic workflows in financial services, today announced a new integration with Perplexity that allows joint customers to connect their existing financial data licenses directly into Perplexity and the always-on digital worker, Perplexity Computer.

The integration introduces a bring-your-own-license (BYOL) model, enabling investment teams to access and analyze Daloopa’s structured, audit-ready fundamental data within Perplexity’s interface, without needing to configure APIs, manage entitlements, or switch between tools. Users can query their licensed data through Perplexity’s answer engine, or use Computer to run complex financial analyses using Daloopa data alongside external market signals, all within a single workflow with fully traceable citations.

This builds on Daloopa’s growing ecosystem of AI partnerships, including its connectors with OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Anthropic’s Claude. As AI becomes embedded in real investment workflows, the limiting factor is no longer model capability, but whether those systems can reliably access and use high-quality financial data within those workflows. In high-stakes use cases like valuation, earnings analysis, and portfolio modeling, inconsistencies and errors can materially impact outcomes.

“AI is only as powerful as the data it can access,” said Thomas Li, CEO of Daloopa. “As investment firms move AI into real workflows, they need systems that are not just fast, but also accurate, consistent, and traceable. By integrating with Perplexity, we’re enabling teams to bring their existing data licenses into AI platforms, so they can move faster without sacrificing rigor.”

“Perplexity is focused on delivering accurate, cited answers users can trust,” said Dmitry Shevelenko, Chief Business Officer at Perplexity AI. “By connecting Perplexity to the financial data our customers already rely on, we’re making it possible to run analysis, generate research, and answer complex questions in a single workflow, with full visibility into the underlying sources.”

The result is faster, more reliable research and clearer investment decisions, grounded in the same robust data that teams already trust today.

Daloopa’s platform covers 5,500+ public companies globally, delivers up to 10 times more data points per company than other providers, and each datapoint is linked back to its original source for full auditability. The company’s infrastructure powers a wide range of analytical AI workflows, from hedge funds detecting quarterly inflections and modeling scenarios to equity researchers generating reports. Daloopa’s MCP is also LLM-agnostic and supports AI platforms using MCP Standard Protocol.

About Daloopa

Daloopa is the financial data layer powering the finance ecosystem with the most accurate and comprehensive data. Its proprietary platform sources, structures, and distributes this historical financial dataset covering 5,500+ public companies globally. Analysts at the world’s top investment firms trust Daloopa’s workflow solutions to save valuable time and accelerate their decision making. Daloopa also provides the critical AI data infrastructure that underpins the best financial agents and is trusted by the world’s most preeminent AI companies.

For more information or to request a demo, visit daloopa.com.

MOTMX Partners with Uphold to Launch First Pre-Built Crypto-Backed Rewards Product for Financial Institutions 317

New GetC product by MOTMX enables financial institutions to enter the on-chain economy and launch crypto rewards

MOTMX, the next-generation on-chain payments and loyalty services company, today announces a partnership with Uphold, the modern infrastructure provider for on-chain finance, to launch GetC by MOTMX, the first pre-built crypto-backed rewards product for banks, credit unions and fintechs.

GetC allows card issuers to offer cryptocurrency rewards using the same cashback and rewards economics they already operate today. Delivered as a fully packaged, white-label product, GetC can be launched at speed and integrated without changes to core banking and payments systems. The product enables end consumers to earn crypto automatically on everyday card spend, turning rewards and cashback into passive micro-investments.

As banks and credit unions face growing pressure to attract younger customers, differentiate commoditized card products and explore blockchain technologies, GetC provides a fast, revenue-generating entry point into on-chain financial services.

“We are delighted to partner with Uphold to launch a pre-built cryptocurrency rewards product for banks, credit unions and fintechs. Consumers expect seamless access to digital assets, while many financial institutions struggle to innovate at pace to address this market opportunity. Crypto-backed rewards are an attractive entry point to the on-chain economy and a compelling alternative to traditional loyalty programs that are now commoditized and ineffective at driving engagement,” said Nihad Nazir, Founder and CEO of MOTMX. “Financial institutions know they need to prepare for an on-chain future but are concerned about the risk of multi-year transformation projects or experimental technology bets. GetC is a plug-and-play SaaS solution that enables them to get on-chain quickly, works within existing cashback and rewards programs, and helps generate revenue.”

“Increasingly, younger generations don’t see a divide between on-chain and traditional finance. They just want financial services that make their everyday money work harder for them. GetC is a wonderful example of that in enabling card issuers to integrate crypto rewards into existing cashback programs,” said Simon McLoughlin, CEO of Uphold. “We’re thrilled to have helped MOTMX get this product to market in a matter of months.”

GetC will be available to select U.S.-based banks, credit unions and card issuers through a limited pilot program beginning in April. Financial institutions can launch pilots in under 30 days and operate the product as a standalone rewards offering or as part of a broader loyalty strategy.

Financial institutions that would like to get started can visit www.getc.today.

About MOTMX

MOTMX is a next-generation payments and loyalty services company focused on helping financial institutions transition quickly and pragmatically into on-chain financial services. The company provides pre-built, revenue-generating products that enable banks, credit unions and fintechs to launch compliant crypto-backed offerings without rebuilding their core systems.

Designed to work alongside existing card, payments and rewards infrastructure, MOTMX’s platform allows institutions to test, learn and scale new capabilities through contained pilots rather than large-scale transformation projects. By prioritizing ease of integration, regulatory alignment and real-world business outcomes, MOTMX aims to make on-chain innovation accessible to the institutions that serve the majority of consumers.

To learn more about MOTMX, visit www.motmx.com.

About Uphold

Uphold, is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes financial services easy and trustworthy for millions of customers in more than 140 countries.

Uphold integrates with more than 30 trading venues, including centralized and decentralized exchanges, to deliver superior liquidity, resilience and optimal execution. Uphold never loans out customer assets, except at customer request, and is always 100% reserved.

The company pioneered radical transparency and uniquely publishes its assets and liabilities every 30 seconds on a public website (https://uphold.com/en-us/transparency).

Uphold is regulated in the U.S. by FinCen and State regulators; and is registered in the UK with the FCA and in Europe with the Bank of Portugal. Securities products and services are offered by Uphold Securities, Inc., a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA and SIPC.

To learn more about Uphold’s products and services, visit uphold.com.

Trifecta Technologies Expands Data & AI Capabilities with Launch of Snowflake Services 315

Leading Salesforce partner Trifecta Technologies introduces Snowflake service offerings to help organizations unify data, accelerate analytics, and unlock AI-driven insights at scale.

Trifecta Technologies, a top-rated Salesforce partner, today announced the expansion of its service offerings to include Snowflake, a leading cloud data platform. As organizations navigate increasingly fragmented data environments, this strategic addition enables Trifecta to modernize data infrastructure, break down silos and unlock the full value of data, analytics and AI.

Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud provides a fully managed, scalable platform that unifies disparate data sources, analytics workloads and applications into a single, secure environment. Combined with Salesforce Data Cloud, organizations can centralize structured, semi-structured and unstructured data, scale on demand and ensure governance and compliance—creating a connected foundation for real-time insights and AI innovation.

“Organizations aren’t lacking data – they’re struggling to unify, govern and activate it across their ecosystem,” said Peter Knolle, Architecture Team Lead at Trifecta and 5-Year Salesforce MVP Hall of Famer. “In working with Snowflake and Salesforce Data Cloud, we’ve seen how zero-copy architecture removes traditional barriers, making it easier to connect and operationalize data without duplication. The result is a more cohesive, governed data foundation that unlocks greater value from Salesforce and enables real-time insights and scalable AI innovation.”

Trifecta’s Snowflake services support organizations at every stage of their data transformation journey, including strategy, implementation and optimization, spanning data architecture, engineering, analytics and AI enablement.

This approach is already delivering measurable impact for organizations like Madison Energy Infrastructure (MEI), a leading clean energy developer. As MEI scaled its clean energy portfolio, it needed to unify fragmented data across systems and deliver more transparent, real-time insights to both internal teams and customers. By leveraging Snowflake alongside Salesforce Data Cloud, Trifecta helped MEI connect disparate data sources, eliminate silos and power a seamless, data-driven customer experience through its digital platforms.

R. Harris Haynes, MEI’s Digital Director, said, “Snowflake plays a central role in powering our Salesforce customer portal, Madi — providing real-time energy production data alongside forward-looking insights across our customers’ portfolios. Connected through Salesforce Data Cloud, this data is unified and delivered seamlessly to both our internal teams and customers, enabling a more transparent, data-driven experience. Trifecta has been instrumental in making this possible, helping us build a scalable, well-governed foundation that brings these insights to life.”

With this model, organizations can unify enterprise data, accelerate time-to-insight, improve operational efficiency and build a scalable foundation for AI and machine learning. Trifecta’s expansion into Snowflake reflects its continued commitment to helping organizations adapt to evolving data and AI demands and drive long-term value.

About Trifecta Technologies, Inc.

Trifecta stands as a seasoned 35-year leader in technology solutions, focused on Salesforce since 2012. Renowned for our innovative approach, we blend our foundational expertise as a “custom” shop with a passionate advocacy for out-of-the-box solutions, ensuring our clients maximize value while embracing flexibility. With over 500+ projects, 350+ certifications and accreditations, in addition to Snowflake, our services include implementation, managed services, consulting, custom solutions, health checks, strategic roadmapping, Agentforce 360, Rapid Starts and Accelerators.

Gemeos Trading Announces Expansion of AI-Powered Forex Algorithm Licensing Platform for Retail Investors 347

Gemeos Trading, a Canadian technology company that develops and licenses algorithmic trading software, today announced the continued expansion of its AI-powered copy-trading platform, which provides retail investors with access to institutional-grade forex trading algorithms verified through third-party sources including MyFXBook.

Gemeos Trading was founded by Mathew Kevin Edgar and Leslie Edgar. The company operates as a software-as-a-service technology firm that develops proprietary trading algorithms and licenses them through a copy-trading model in which clients maintain full custody of their own brokerage accounts at all times. Unlike the majority of retail forex algorithm providers, Gemeos Trading exclusively uses price-action and volume-based strategies rather than martingale or grid-based averaging systems.

“Gemeos Trading exists because the retail forex algorithm market has a fundamental problem,” said Mathew Kevin Edgar, Founder of Gemeos Trading. “About 90 percent of algorithms sold to retail traders use martingale and grid-based strategies. Those systems can work short-term, but they carry the risk of total account loss when a market moves in one direction without pulling back. We saw two competitors blow client accounts last year for exactly that reason. Gemeos Trading has never blown an account in its entire history.”

The company’s flagship product, the Quantum algorithm, is an AI-based trading system with a third-party verified track record of more than two years of live trading. According to company-reported figures, the Quantum algorithm returned 164 percent in 2025 before compounding, with 11 profitable months and one losing month of approximately 8.6 percent. The company offers 2 risk levels – with hard-stop equity thresholds at under 20 percent, 20 percent and 40 percent – allowing clients to select a risk tolerance that matches their investment objectives.

Gemeos Trading operates through a copy-trading model that replaced an earlier profit-sharing (PAM) arrangement operated through Supreme Commerce Training Inc, a consulting and education company Kevin has operated since 2019. The copy-t