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Varo Bank Introduces Zero Fee Cash Deposits at Participating CVS Locations

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New Collaboration with Green Dot Enables Cash Deposits at Over 7,500 CVS Pharmacy Locations

AUSTIN, Texas and SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Varo Bank, the first all-digital nationally chartered bank in the U.S., today announced a collaboration with Green Dot Corporation (NYSE: GDOT) and CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) to enable deposits for no fee for millions of Varo Bank customers at over 7,500 participating CVS Pharmacy locations nationwide.1 Utilizing Green Dot’s embedded finance platform (Arc) and expansive money movement network, the “Green Dot Network,” Varo customers can now deposit cash at participating CVS Pharmacy locations2 with zero fees. For customers who deposit cash regularly, this means saving $120 or more per year.

Traditional banks often charge fees unless customers maintain specified minimum balances in their accounts or meet monthly direct deposit requirements. In addition, unlike fintech companies that must work through partner banks to set their fee policies, Varo’s charter enables the bank to offer preferential fees and products to its customers.

“As an all-digital bank, Varo is creating low-cost financial solutions designed specifically for the needs of everyday Americans,” said Colin Walsh, Chief Executive Officer at Varo Bank. “This Green Dot collaboration at participating CVS Pharmacy locations eliminates cash deposit fees, making basic banking more convenient and affordable.”

Varo customers have access to a suite of primary banking products that support their financial stability and wellness, including:

Zero bank fees: No monthly, minimum balance, transfer, or overdraft feesFree and fast access to cash:Free cash deposits at 7,500+ CVS Pharmacy locationsFree withdrawals at 40,000+ Allpoint® ATMs nationwide2-day early payday with direct depositsAutomatic cash back rewards on purchasesAbility to qualify for Varo Advance and Varo Line of Credit over time

“We are thrilled to work with Varo and CVS Pharmacy to make banking accessible to millions of American consumers,” said Crystal Bryant-Minter, SVP, Money Movement at Green Dot. “With more than 20 years’ experience delivering seamless banking and payment solutions to consumers and businesses, Arc by Green Dot powers some of the world’s most trusted brands and thousands of other businesses at all stages of growth with seamless, secure and useful financial tools and experiences.”

About Varo Bank
Varo Bank is a new kind of bank – the first nationally chartered consumer tech bank in the U.S., built from the ground up with a focus on the needs of Americans striving to get ahead. From credit building to savings to faster payments, Varo has a complete solution to help everyday Americans make progress in their financial lives. Varo combines the capabilities and nimbleness of a technology company with the security and oversight of a regulated financial institution, enabling agile product design that provides technology-first solutions such as Varo Believe, a secured card to help build credit; Varo Advance, to help stretch hard-earned dollars between paychecks; and a high-yield savings account, offering one of the nation’s highest APYs. Varo has been named as one of the Inc. 5000 2023 fastest growth companies in the U.S., CNBC’s 2023 list of the World’s Top Fintech Companies, one of Forbes’ World’s Best Banks, and Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. For more information on Varo Advance, Varo Believe, and other offerings such as Perks, visit www.varomoney.com, like Varo Bank on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram and Twitter @varobank. ©2024 Varo Bank, N.A. Member FDIC.

About Arc by Green Dot
Arc is the embedded finance platform of services featuring all of Green Dot’s secure banking and money processing capabilities designed to fuel value, loyalty and growth for consumers and businesses. Arc by Green Dot powers some of the world’s most trusted brands and thousands of other businesses with seamless, secure and useful financial tools and experiences.

Integrated with Green Dot Bank3Arc provides partners with leading FDIC-insured banking products and tools, plus regulatory and compliance expertise, oversight and support. The Arc platform is cloud-based, modular and scalable by design – configurable to meet a wide range of business needs and goals, and flexible to adapt as our partners grow. Arc’s end-to-end banking services are powered by enterprise-grade APIs and offer partners access to comprehensive customer support, fraud protection, the largest retail deposit and ATM network in the U.S., and much more. For more information, visit greendot.com/arc.

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Audrey Jacobson, for Varo Bank: varobank@consortpartners.com 

1 Fees for optional service may apply
2 Cash deposit is available at all stand-alone CVS locations (through Green Dot Network®) with a cashier in the U.S. except those located within hospitals, on military bases, or in Target. You can deposit between $20$500 per transaction. A fee may apply for depositing cash at other Green Dot Network® locations.
3 Green Dot Bank also operates under the following registered trade names: GO2bank, GoBank and Bonneville Bank. All of these registered trade names are used by, and refer to, a single FDIC-insured bank, Green Dot Bank. Deposits under any of these trade names are deposits with Green Dot Bank and are aggregated for deposit insurance coverage up to the allowable limits. Green Dot Corporation NMLS #914924; Green Dot Bank NMLS #908739.

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Converge To Pay December 2024 Dividend One Day Earlier Due to Holidays

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TORONTO and GATINEAU, QC, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Converge Technology Solutions Corp. (“Converge” or “the Company”) (TSX: CTS) (FSE: 0ZB) (OTCQX: CTSDF) today announced that, further to the Company’s press release dated November 12, 2024, due to the December 2024 holiday schedule, Converge will pay its previously announced dividend (the “Dividend”) of $0.015 per common share one day earlier, from December 28, 2024 to December 27, 2024.

The record date of December 10, 2024 (the “Record Date”) for the Dividend remains unchanged. The Dividend is in respect of and is based on Converge’s financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The Dividend will be paid on December 27, 2024 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on the Record Date.

About Converge

Converge Technology Solutions Corp. is a services-led, software-enabled, IT & Cloud Solutions provider focused on delivering industry-leading solutions. Converge’s global approach delivers advanced analytics, artificial intelligence (AI), application modernization, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, digital infrastructure, and digital workplace offerings to clients across various industries. The Company supports these solutions with advisory, implementation, and managed services expertise across all major IT vendors in the marketplace. This multi-faceted approach enables Converge to address the unique business and technology requirements for all clients in the public and private sectors. For more information, visit convergetp.com.

Forward-Looking Information

This press release contains certain “forward-looking information” and “forward-looking statements” (collectively, “forward-looking statements”) within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation regarding Converge and its business. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as “expects”, or “does not expect”, “is expected” “anticipates” or “does not anticipate”, “plans”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “forecasts”. “estimates”, “believes” or “intends” or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results “may” or “could”, “would”, “might” or “will” be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.

Specifically, statements regarding the expected timing of the Dividend are considered forward-looking information. The forward-looking information are based on management’s opinions, estimates and assumptions, including, but not limited to those assumptions described under the heading “About Forward-Looking Information” in the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. While these opinions, estimates and assumptions are considered by the Company to be appropriate and reasonable in the circumstances as of the date of this press release, they are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, those risk factors discussed in greater detail under the “Risk Factors” section of the Company’s most recent annual information form and under the heading “Risks and Uncertainties” in the Company’s most recent Management’s Discussion and Analysis, which are each available under the Company’s profile on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.ca. Many of these risks are beyond the Company’s control.

If any of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or if the opinions, estimates or assumptions underlying the forward-looking information prove incorrect, actual results or future events might vary materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking information.

No forward-looking statement is a guarantee of future results. Accordingly, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information, which speaks only as of the date made. The forward-looking information contained in this press release represents the company’s expectations as of the date specified herein, and are subject to change after such date. However, the Company disclaims any intention or obligation or undertaking to update or revise any forward-looking information or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of those statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable securities laws.

All of the forward-looking information contained in this press release is expressly qualified by the foregoing cautionary statements.

For further information contact: Converge Technology Solutions Corp., Email: investors@convergetp.com, Phone: 416-360-1495

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Mega Matrix Announces Results of 2024 Annual General Meeting

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SINGAPORE, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU or “Company”) today announced the results of its 2024 Annual General Meeting, which was held virtually on December 20, 2024 10:00 a.m. PT.

At the 2024 Annual General Meeting, the Company’s shareholders:

(1) approved a proposal, as an ordinary resolution, to elect four (4) persons to the board of directors of the Company, each to serve until the next annual general meeting of shareholders of the Company or until such person shall resign, be removed or otherwise leave office;

(2) approved a proposal, as an ordinary resolution, to confirm and ratify the appointment of Audit Alliance LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024; and

(3) approved a proposal, as a special resolution, that the title to Class A ordinary shares listed on NYSE American in the United States of America for so long as the Company’s Class A ordinary shares are there listed and any other stock exchange on which the Company’s Class A ordinary shares are listed for trading (the “Designated Stock Exchange”), may be evidenced and transferred in accordance with the laws applicable to the rules and regulations of the Designated Stock Exchange and, for these purposes, the register of members of the Company may be maintained in accordance with section 40B of the Companies Act (Revised) of the Cayman Islands.

About Mega Matrix Inc.: Mega Matrix Inc. (NYSE American: MPU) is a holding company and operates FlexTV, a short-video streaming platform and producer of short dramas, through its subsidiary, Yuder Pte, Ltd. Mega Matrix Inc. is a Cayman Island corporation headquartered in Singapore. For more information, please contact info@megamatrix.io or visit: http://www.megamatrix.io.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the “safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements in this press release other than statements that are purely historical are forward looking statements.

When used in this press release, the words “estimates,” “projected,” “expects,” “anticipates,” “forecasts,” “plans,” “intends,” “believes,” “seeks,” “may,” “will,” “should,” “future,” “propose,” and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements.

These forward-looking statements are not guarantees for future performance, conditions or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other important factors, many of which are outside the Company’s control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements.

Important factors, among others, are: the ability to manage growth; ability to identify and integrate future acquisitions; ability to grow and expand our FlexTV business; ability to execute the strategic cooperation with TopReels, ability to obtain additional financing in the future to fund capital expenditures; ability to establish the investment fund with 9Yards Communications under the memorandum of understanding; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions; costs or other factors adversely affecting the Company’s profitability; litigation involving patents, intellectual property, and other matters; potential changes in the legislative and regulatory environment; a pandemic or epidemic; the possibility that the Company may not succeed in developing its new lines of businesses due to, among other things, changes in the business environment, competition, changes in regulation, or other economic and policy factors; and the possibility that the Company’s new lines of business may be adversely affected by other economic, business, and/or competitive factors.

The forward-looking statements in this press release and the Company’s future results of operations are subject to additional risks and uncertainties set forth under the “Risk Factors” in documents filed by the Company’s predecessor, Mega Matrix Corp., with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Company’s latest annual report on Form 10-K, as amended, and are based on information available to the Company on the date hereof.

In addition, such risks and uncertainties include the Company’s inability to predict or control bankruptcy proceedings and the uncertainties surrounding the ability to generate cash proceeds through the sale or other monetization of the Company’s assets. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this press release.

Disclosure Channels

We announce material information about the Company and its services and for complying with our disclosure obligation under Regulation FD via the following social media channels:

(X/Twitter)  x.com/MegaMatrixMPU

Facebook: facebook.com/megamatrixmpu
                  facebook.com/flextvus

LinkedIn:   linkedin.com/company/megamatrixmpu

TikTok:      tiktok.com/@flextv_english

YouTube:  youtube.com/@FlexTV_English

The Company will also use its landing page on its corporate website (www.megamatrix.io) to host social media disclosures and/or links to/from such disclosures. The information we post through these social media channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor these social media channels in addition to following our website, press releases, SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. The social media channels that we intend to use as a means of disclosing the information described above may be updated from time to time as listed on our website.

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Greenberg Traurig Hosts MassChallenge Israel Delegation in Firm’s Boston Office

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Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP hosted a delegation of startup companies from the MassChallenge Israel 2024 Early-Stage Accelerator in the firm’s Boston Office Nov. 19.

BOSTON, Dec. 20, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP hosted a delegation of startup companies from the MassChallenge Israel 2024 Early-Stage Accelerator in the firm’s Boston Office Nov. 19. The event, which was part of MassChallenge Israel‘s annual roadshow, featured an investor panel and a legal workshop led by Greenberg Traurig Boston Co-Managing Shareholder David J. Dykeman and New York Corporate Shareholder Eyal Peled. Greenberg Traurig has hosted MassChallenge delegations for many years.

“The accelerator’s unique and effective approach empowers startups to scale, bringing groundbreaking ideas to market and strengthening connections between entrepreneurs, industries, and investors worldwide”, Dykeman said.

In addition, the firm sponsored MassChallenge Israel’s 2024 Boston Community Event Nov. 18. This event brought together founders, innovators, and leaders to discuss some of the industry’s most pressing challenges.

“Greenberg Traurig is proud to continue our ongoing collaboration with MassChallenge,” Dykeman said. “The accelerator’s unique and effective approach empowers startups to scale, bringing groundbreaking ideas to market and strengthening connections between entrepreneurs, industries, and investors worldwide.”

Founded in 2009 in Boston, MassChallenge connects startups, experts, corporations, and communities to grow and transform businesses and economies. MassChallenge Israel is the largest and most diverse zero-equity accelerator in Israel. Since 2016, MassChallenge Israel has been headquartered in the city of Jerusalem, and accelerates 30-50 companies, solving some of the world’s biggest problems through its core accelerator. MassChallenge Israel alumni have collectively raised over $1.7B and created 22,000+ jobs.

About Greenberg Traurig’s Boston Office: Celebrating 25 years of legal excellence, Greenberg Traurig’s Boston office is home to more than 90 attorneys practicing in the areas of banking and finance, corporate, emerging technology, energy, environmental, gaming, governmental affairs, intellectual property, labor and employment, life sciences and medical technology, litigation, public finance, real estate, restructuring and bankruptcy, tax, and white collar defense and investigations. An important contributor to the firm’s international platform, the Boston office includes a team of nationally recognized attorneys with both public and private sector experience. Working collaboratively with the firm’s global network, the Boston team collectively offers clients decades of experience advising on complex legal matters and providing hands-on knowledge of the local business community.

About Greenberg Traurig: Greenberg Traurig, LLP has more than 2750 attorneys in 48 locations in the United States, Europe and the Middle East, Latin America, and Asia. The firm is a 2024 BTI “Leading Edge Law Firm” for delivering on client expectations for the future and is consistently among the top firms on the Am Law Global 100 and NLJ 500. Greenberg Traurig is Mansfield Rule Certified Plus by The Diversity Lab. The firm is recognized for powering its U.S. offices with 100% renewable energy as certified by the Center for Resource Solutions Green-e® Energy program and is a member of the U.S. EPA’s Green Power Partnership Program. The firm is known for its philanthropic giving, innovation, diversity, and pro bono. Web: http://www.gtlaw.com.

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