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Rapyd launches out of this world competition to ‘Hack the Galaxy’ for software developers to win a trip to the edge of space

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World renowned space enthusiast William Shatner has teamed up with Rapyd to offer developers a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel aboard one of the first-ever carbon-neutral space flights to the edge of spaceMembers of Rapyd’s Software Developer Community will be given the chance to solve weekly challenges with the opportunity to win over $1 million in cash, prizes, trips and tickets

LONDON, June 7, 2022 /CNW/ — Rapyd, the leading fintech-as-a-service platform, today announces the launch of its Hack the Galaxy challenge; a series of virtual challenges for developers to win tickets to ride to the edge of space in a private capsule launching in 2026. Check out this video from Rapyd partner William Shatner announcing the challenge.

Developers will solve challenges with the opportunity to win over $1 million in cash, prizes, trips, and tickets.

Beginning today, challenges will be posted in the Rapyd Developer Community every week through October 3. Members will have an opportunity to compete in a total of 42 challenges. Each solution will reveal a password unlocking an entry to win tickets to the edge of space aboard the Space Perspective Spaceship Neptune.

The three individual winners – one each announced on July 11, September 2 and October 14, 2022 – plus one winning hackathon team named the Galaxy’s Greatest Fintech Developer will board the world’s only carbon-neutral spaceship for the six hour trip. The winners will enjoy 360 degree views, 450 miles in any direction, while relaxing in the capsule’s Space Lounge featuring plush reclining seats and the largest-ever panoramic windows to be flown to the edge of space.

In addition to the challenges for the developer community, there are additional opportunities to win via live events and four Hack the Galaxy-themed hackathons taking place throughout the year. The top team from each of these hackathons will be flown to Rapyd’s Developer Demo Day in Lisbon, Portugal in November 2022 to present their ideas in front of a panel of judges. The ultimate winning team will be crowned the ‘Galaxy’s Greatest Fintech Developers’ and be rewarded with the trip to the edge of space. Winners may also opt to choose a cash alternative prize of $130,000. Rapyd encourages anyone from eligible countries to join the developer community and participate.

All participants have opportunities to win dozens of other prizes throughout the challenge.

Arik Shtilman CEO at Rapyd says: “The Hack the Galaxy challenge is a once in a lifetime experience and contest for our growing community of over 50,000 software developers. Developers are the dreamers and doers of fintech innovation – at Rapyd, we’re on a quest to attract accomplished talent to welcome to our community. Millions of developers around the world are reimagining financial services bringing together new ideas and innovation to solve the problem of how businesses and consumers pay and want to be paid in markets across the planet. We’re committed to ensuring that they have access to the best tools, support and advice so that they can continue to make payment and fintech applications more frictionless. By launching this world-first contest, we are not only able to find and crown the greatest fintech developer on Planet Earth and beyond but also create a place for like-minded thinkers across the globe who are hungry to connect and share ideas”.

William Shatner, Film and TV icon and space enthusiast comments: “Having been to space myself, I can’t express how incredible an opportunity this is for software developers all over the world. It’s an experience I wouldn’t trade for anything. I’m excited to partner with Rapyd to spread the word to the developers worldwide to join the Rapyd Developer Community and complete the puzzles for a chance to win a trip to the edge of space!”

The Rapyd Developer Community is far more than a ticket to space. The community has become a hub for developers to learn, connect and share with others in the fintech world. From learning how to use Rapyd’s APIs, to collaborating on business ideas and local hackathons, the Rapyd Developer Community is a launching pad for creativity and success.

Can You Hack the Galaxy? Join the Rapyd Developer Community to solve unique puzzles and receive invitations to live and virtual developer events that can earn you entry into a Hack the Galaxy drawing. For full details, please visit https://www.hackthegalaxy.dev

About Rapyd

Rapyd is the fastest way to power local payments anywhere in the world, enabling companies across the globe to access markets quicker than ever before. By utilising Rapyd’s unparalleled payments network and Fintech-as-a-Service platform, businesses and consumers can engage in local and cross-border transactions in any market. The Rapyd platform is unifying fragmented payment systems worldwide by bringing together 900-plus payment methods in over 100 countries. Rapyd’s investors include Stripe, General Catalyst, Oak HC/FT, Coatue, Tiger Global, Durable Capital, Latitude, Target Global, and Tal Capital. To learn more about the company that is accelerating the Fintech-as-a-Service revolution, visit www.rapyd.net, join our developer community, or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.

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Bybit Proudly Presents CCCC Bali 2025: Building a Sustainable Crypto Content Ecosystem

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DUBAI, UAE, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Crypto Content Creator Campus (CCCC), supported by Bybit, will launch a special pilot edition in Bali from April 10 to 13, 2025. Set against the lush tropical backdrop, the event will bring together 150 talents for an immersive two-day program featuring keynote speeches, expert-led panels, hands-on workshops, and one-on-one mentoring. Attendees will explore creator growth, audience engagement, monetization strategies, and the evolving landscape of Web3 content.

Asia as the Heartbeat of the Crypto Content Revolution

Asia’s crypto culture is distinct—analytical, data-driven, and deeply rooted in community. Mandarin-speaking content creators, in particular, continue to shape the industry through insightful analysis, compelling narratives, and educational deep dives. Bybit acknowledges the critical role of quality content in educating users and supporting the next generation of crypto adopters. 

“We’re incredibly proud to support CCCC Bali and the exceptional creators who are shaping the future of crypto education,” said Helen Liu, Chief Operating Officer of Bybit. “The Mandarin-speaking community is one of the most vibrant and knowledgeable in the world. Bybit is here to listen, collaborate, and help build a strong foundation for long-term growth.”

Fostering Responsible Content Creation

Bybit’s support of CCCC Bali reflects its broader commitment to responsible and impactful content creation. The initiative aims to empower creators across Asia to grow as educators, storytellers, and thought leaders—bit by bit.

Strengthening the Ecosystem

The theme of CCCC Bali 2025, “Building Crypto Ark, Bit by Bit,” embodies a long-term vision for a robust and sustainable content ecosystem. Much like the precision and strategy favored by Mandarin-speaking traders, this Crypto Ark is being constructed with knowledge, integrity, and collaboration. Bybit’s focus remains on laying a resilient foundation for the future of crypto content.

With a curated, high-touch environment and a program rooted in education, collaboration, and growth, CCCC Bali 2025 marks a significant moment at the crossroads of crypto, content, and culture. And Bybit is honored to be helping build it—bit by bit.

About Bybit

Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 60 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open, and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.

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Incuvio Health Launches to Help Payers and Providers Win in Value-Based Care

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LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — After years of navigating the complexities of payer systems, provider networks, and health tech innovation, a group of healthcare operators is launching something different: Incuvio Health, a technology consulting and advisory firm that blends real-world expertise with artificial intelligence (AI) and scalable implementation, to help payers, providers, and sponsors succeed in value-based care (VBC).

Founder and Managing Partner of Incuvio Health Unmesh Srivastava has spent his career leading digital transformation from inside the healthcare system. As a former CTO at Clever Care Health Plan, P3 Health Partners, and Optum, Srivastava saw firsthand how strategy often stalled at execution and how most consulting firms like the Big 4 delivered frameworks, not outcomes.

“I’ve lived the challenges that payers and providers face,” said Srivastava. “Technology infrastructure that doesn’t communicate properly, outdated data, strategy decks that sit untouched. We’re flipping the model by using our deep subject-matter expertise to guide decisions and AI to move faster, smarter, and more precisely.”

Incuvio believes people designing the future of healthcare should be those who have built it. The company comprises former executives from payers, provider networks, and private equity-backed healthcare organizations, including Co-Founder and CTO Christopher Pempsell, COO Alexis Pezzullo, SVP of Strategy and Transformation Kaliegh Taylor, VP of Data Engineering Ken Tennison, and VP of Program Delivery Wendy Masloski.

Incuvio taps into its industry expert network of CEOs and ex-leaders who have driven large-scale transformation, including Senior Clinical Advisor Dr. Mona Bambha, and VBC Strategic Advisor Leigh Hutchins.

Incuvio’s experts use proprietary tools and machine learning to uncover hidden inefficiencies, data silos, and broken workflows. From discovery, the firm builds predictive impact models and forecasting outcomes before investment. Where most firms stop, Incuvio goes further: driving scaled implementation to ensure measurable value. 

Since its soft launch, Incuvio has been tapped by leading payers, multi-specialty provider groups, and health tech companies to lead transformations in VBC enablement, population health modernization, contract optimization, and AI-powered risk and cost analytics.

About Incuvio Health

Incuvio Health is a healthcare technology consulting and advisory firm built by operators, not consultants. The company empowers payers, providers, and sponsors to succeed in VBC through intelligent strategy, deep domain expertise, AI-powered insights, and scalable execution. Incuvio closes the gap between what healthcare needs and what it gets, with outcomes that speak for themselves. To learn more, visit https://incuvio.com/.

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SoapBox Labs Earns Digital Promise’s Responsibly Designed AI Product Certification, Recognized for Innovative Integration of Their AI Voice Technology

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NORTH BILLERICA, Mass.  , April 7, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — SoapBox Labs, a Curriculum Associates company, has been awarded Digital Promise’s prestigious Responsibly Designed AI product certification for its groundbreaking use of speech recognition technology in education. This certification recognizes SoapBox Labs’ commitment to developing AI-driven solutions that support secure and effective learning experiences for students and educators and is the second Digital Promise certification earned by the company for its development of responsible AI.  

Curriculum Associates is currently working at integrating SoapBox’s voice engine with its award-winning assessment and instruction platform, i-Ready. This integration will allow children to read aloud while the technology listens, analyzes, and provides timely feedback on pronunciation, fluency, and accuracy. For teachers, this will mean more actionable insights into individual student needs and more time for personalized instruction. Designed for young voices and noisy classrooms, the SoapBox voice engine has been built to understand children’s wide-ranging speech patterns and accents. 

Curriculum Associates is engaged in an intentional co-design approach to AI, working hand in hand with educators and students so that solutions are tailored to support their daily work and are underpinned by evidence-based, research-driven practices.  

“This recognition for SoapBox’s voice engine is more than an accolade—it’s validation that AI in education must be designed with responsibility as its foundation,” said Kelly Sia, CEO of Curriculum Associates. “AI tailored specifically for the classroom will further accelerate learning for all readers and provide multilingual students new pathways for expression, all while giving teachers back precious instructional time.” 

Digital Promise’s certification process was co-designed with 39 district leaders across states, instructional technologists and other school staff, AI researchers, and edtech product teams. The designers prioritized fairness, security, and student-centered outcomes when evaluating AI tools. By earning this certification, SoapBox Labs strengthens Curriculum Associates’ position as a trusted partner, delivering ethical, transparent, and effective AI-powered educational solutions to the schools and districts we serve across the country. 

“This certification celebrates our passion for building AI that illuminates new learning pathways for every student—tools that recognize individual learning styles, safeguard privacy, and transform rigorous research into classroom applications that teachers can trust with confidence,” said Amelia Kelly, CTO of SoapBox Labs. 

Digital Promise’s rigorous evaluation criteria include data privacy, algorithmic fairness, transparency, and proven educational effectiveness. These criteria ensure that only AI solutions meeting the highest ethical standards receive this distinction. Educators and district leaders will now have a benchmark when selecting ethical AI products to use in their classrooms.   

For more information about Curriculum Associates and its AI-powered educational solutions, visit CurriculumAssociates.com 

About Curriculum Associates 

Founded in 1969, Curriculum Associates is a mission-driven education company dedicated to helping every child achieve grade-level success in literacy and math. Our flagship program, i-Ready®, serves more than 13 million students in the US—one-third of all Grades K–8 learners. Curriculum Associates offers data and research-driven curriculum and assessment programs alongside world-class implementation support and services. Our goal is to embed and extend the great work of teachers and to partner with educators in improving learning outcomes for all students. 

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