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Alchemy Pay Becomes Ramp Provider Registered under Visa’s Ramp Provider Program

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2 years ago

December 19, 2024

SINGAPORE, Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Alchemy Pay, the world-leading fiat-payment gateway, has achieved a significant milestone successfully registering under Visa’s new Ramp Provider Program. This registration, made possible through it’s previously announced partnership with Worldpay, one of the world’s leading payments technology companies, marks a new chapter in Alchemy Pay’s mission to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the crypto global economies.

The Visa Ramp Provider Program, effective in multiple regions including APAC, CEMEA, Europe, LAC (excluding Brazil), the U.S., and Canada, provides a framework for third-party agents (TPAs) to convert fiat currencies into non-fiat currencies like Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH), and vice versa. This program is an important step forward in Visa’s broader strategy to enhance digital currency adoption and facilitate seamless transactions across its global network.

With this new registration, Alchemy Pay solidifies its role as a key player in the fiat-crypto payments ecosystem, offering solutions to a wide range of clients, from crypto exchanges and wallets to everyday merchants looking to accept digital currencies. As a registered ramp provider, Alchemy Pay is well-positioned to support the growing demand for crypto-to-fiat conversion services, enabling a more streamlined, secure, and efficient payment experience for users worldwide.

Partnership with Worldpay and Authorization by Visa

Alchemy Pay’s collaboration with Worldpay and its authorization by Visa has played a pivotal role in this achievement. In December 2023, Alchemy Pay announced its partnership with Worldpay to enhance its payment capabilities and offer access to Visa and Mastercard’s payment rails via its On & Off-Ramp services. This partnership enables users to buy and sell crypto seamlessly using their credit and debit cards, further improving the customer experience.

Furthermore, Alchemy Pay has been an official service provider under Visa’s Third Party Agent (TPA) Program since January 2023. As part of this recognition and authorization, Alchemy Pay has been able to offer payment-related services to Visa’s clients, further reinforcing its position as a trusted partner in the digital currency space and has been key to its success in completing the Ramp Provider Program registration.

Looking Ahead

“We are incredibly proud to complete registration under Visa’s Ramp Provider Program,” said Ailona Tsik, CMO of Alchemy Pay. “This milestone reflects our commitment to pushing the boundaries of crypto payment solutions and expanding access to digital currencies. Our authorization by Visa, along with our close partnership with Worldpay, will help us serve more merchants and users, enhancing the adoption of crypto payments globally.”

With this new registration, Alchemy Pay is set to play an even larger role in supporting merchants, businesses, and consumers as they navigate the expanding world of digital currencies. This milestone is part of Alchemy Pay’s broader compliance efforts to strengthen its position as a trusted and regulated player in the payments ecosystem. In the same month as this registration, Alchemy Pay also accelerated its compliance efforts by securing four additional Money Transmitter Licenses (MTLs) in the United States, bringing its total to eight licenses. The company has also expanded its licensing and compliance framework across Southeast Asia, Europe, and the UK, ensuring its services meet the highest standards of regulatory oversight globally. By working closely with Visa and Worldpay, Alchemy Pay is poised to provide a smoother and more inclusive payment experience for users worldwide, further accelerating the adoption of crypto payments.

About Alchemy Pay

Founded in Singapore in 2017, Alchemy Pay is a payment gateway that seamlessly connects crypto with traditional fiat currencies for businesses, developers, and end users. With its offerings including On & Off Ramp, Web3 Digital Bank, Crypto Payments and NFT Checkout, Alchemy Pay supports payments in 173 countries.

The Ramp is a one-stop solution to buy and sell crypto and fiat, easily integrated by platforms and dApps according to requirements. Our Web3 Digital Bank supports Web3 enterprises by providing multi-fiat accounts and instant fiat-crypto conversion capabilities. The crypto payment solution enables merchants to accept crypto payments globally, while allowing users to conveniently spend their crypto assets for everyday purchases. ACH is the Alchemy Pay network token on the Ethereum blockchain.

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Medmovie’s Hx Heart Video Library Powers Patient Education at Cardiovascular Practices Worldwide

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4 minutes ago

June 22, 2026

Physician-validated, privately branded HD video helps heart patients understand their care.

BERKELEY, Calif., June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Medmovie, Inc., a leader in cardiovascular medical visualization, today highlighted the global reach of its Hx Heart Video Library (HVL), a hosted patient-education solution licensed to clinics and hospital systems for more than a decade.

The HVL turns the cardiovascular conditions, diagnostic tests, procedures, and medications heart patients encounter into concise, accurate HD videos — helping clinicians spend less time explaining and more time connecting with their patients.

The HVL is a curated collection of clinician-reviewed cardiovascular videos. Practices and hospitals can license, brand, and embed it directly on their websites.

Users to-date span multiple continents, including hospitals in Australia and Germany, a national trade association, and cardiology practices in the United States and around the world.

Every video is reviewed and validated by Medmovie’s MD editorial board. The Hx Heart library is brought to you by the same creative developers of the CardioSmart Heart Explorer App, which was created and produced by Medmovie and distributed by the American College of Cardiology (ACC) through 2024.

Cardiovascular specialists who rely on Medmovie’s visual content have seen its impact firsthand.

“Over the past year, my clinic’s website, www.sukruakyuz.com, has attracted more than 100,000 unique visitors per month, and my YouTube videos have generated nearly 7 million views,” said Dr. Sukru Akyuz, interventional cardiologist in Turkey. “This level of reach and engagement would not have been possible without Medmovie’s exceptional medical animations and support. Thanks to their contributions, I have achieved my goal of becoming one of Turkey’s most recognized interventional cardiologists.”

From the point of care to a clinic’s online presence, Medmovie’s trusted visual content helps patients see and understand their own care. The Hx Heart Video Library is available now to cardiovascular practices, hospitals, and health systems worldwide.

See the library in action at medmovie.com/cvl — the same branded player can be customized with a practice’s or hospital’s logo and embedded on its website in a matter of days. Watch a sample, the CAD video on the hidden risks of coronary artery disease, at https://youtube.com/shorts/0Tt-k8XkrTk

Healthcare organizations and practices interested in licensing the Hx Heart Video Library can contact Medmovie at medmovie.com/contact.

About Medmovie, Inc.

Medmovie translates complex medical and life science information into accurate, easy-to-understand, strategically focused visual media. Our clients leverage our experience, validated animations, and interactive media to create cost-effective, innovative tools to help tell their stories. We are a team of trained Medical Illustrators and Animators who love our work and are passionate about our simple goal: we want our clients’ stories to be fully understood.

Media Contact

Sarrah Hussain
Director of Communications
Medmovie, Inc.
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Kevin Wheeler to Retire as Executive Chairman; President and CEO Stephen Shafer Named Chairman

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4 minutes ago

June 22, 2026

MILWAUKEE, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS), a global leader in water technology, announced today that Executive Chairman Kevin Wheeler will retire effective July 1. The company’s board of directors has elected Stephen Shafer, president and chief executive officer (CEO), as chairman upon Wheeler’s retirement. Wheeler will remain a member of the company’s board of directors.

“Kevin’s impact on A. O. Smith spans three decades,” said Chris Mapes, lead director of the board. “During his tenure, the company expanded its global footprint, strengthened its portfolio through multiple acquisitions and successfully navigated the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic while maintaining strong operational performance.”

Wheeler joined A. O. Smith in 1994 as a regional sales manager for the former Water Products Company and held various senior leadership roles across the business before becoming president and CEO in 2018 and chairman in 2020.

Shafer, who has served as president and CEO since July 2025, becomes the 11th CEO to assume the role of chairman in the company’s history. He joined A. O. Smith in 2024 as president and chief operating officer. As chairman, Shafer will lead the board of directors and continue to oversee the company’s global operations, strategic direction, profitability and shareholder return.

“Steve has demonstrated strong, strategic leadership and a deep understanding of our business and growth opportunities,” said Mapes. “His combined role as chairman and CEO will further strengthen alignment across our strategy, operations and long-term value creation.”

Before joining A. O. Smith, Shafer held roles of increasing responsibility at 3M Company across multiple business units in the U.S. and China. Earlier in his career, he worked at McKinsey & Co. and Ford Motor Company. Shafer serves on the boards of the Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute and the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce, as well as the Executive Advisory Board for WorkBoard Inc.

“As chairman, I will continue leading this outstanding company and team with focus and discipline,” said Shafer. “We remain committed to driving innovation, serving our customers and advancing our purpose to find a better way. I would also like to thank Kevin for his leadership and continued support through this transition and look forward to benefiting from his continued guidance as a member of our board going forward.”

About A. O. Smith

A. O. Smith Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the company is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment and water management products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.

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S&P Global Declares Third Quarter Dividend

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1 hour ago

June 22, 2026

NEW YORK, June 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Board of Directors of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) has approved a cash dividend on the Company’s common stock for the third quarter of 2026. The dividend of $0.97 is payable on September 10, 2026, to shareholders of record on August 26, 2026. The annualized dividend rate is $3.88 per share.

The Company has paid a dividend each year since 1937 and is one of fewer than 30 companies in the S&P 500® that has increased its dividend annually for more than 50 years.

About S&P Global:

S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) enables businesses, governments, and individuals with trusted data, expertise and technology to make decisions with conviction. We are Advancing Essential Intelligence through world-leading benchmarks, data, and insights that customers need in order to plan confidently, act decisively, and thrive economically in a rapidly changing global landscape.

From helping our customers assess new investments across the capital and commodities markets to guiding them through the energy expansion, acceleration of artificial intelligence, and evolution of public and private markets, we enable the world’s leading organizations to unlock opportunities, solve challenges, and plan for tomorrow – today.

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Investor Relations:
Mark Grant
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Treasurer
Tel: + 1 347 640 1521

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April Kabahar
Global Head of Corporate Communications
Tel: +1 212 438 7530

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