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PHX Ventures to Invest in Arizona’s High-Growth B2B Software Companies
Commercial Payments // August 03, 2023

PHX Ventures has announced an over-subscription of its second fund at $25.4 million to invest in Arizona’s high-growth B2B software companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required....

Alerus Financial Acquires SMB-Focused Metro Phoenix Bank
Acquisitions // July 03, 2022

Alerus Financial announced Friday (July 1) that it has completed its acquisition of MPB BHC, the bank holding company of Metro Phoenix Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Today in the Connected Economy: Apple Rolls out First State ID for Its Wallet
Connected Economy // March 23, 2022

Today in the connected economy, Apple makes it easier for travelers in Arizona to show their identification, while Visa and DoorDash make it easier for gig workers in Canada to get paid. Plus, Mastercard and Global Processing Services (GPS) team up to launch card programs...

Today In Crypto: Arizona Senator Seeks to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender in State; Russia’s Finance...
Cryptocurrency // January 31, 2022

A bill proposed by a state senator in Arizona would make bitcoin legal tender there, according to a Coindesk report Friday (Jan. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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States Halting Efforts to Create Strategic Bitcoin Reserves

May 06, 2025
Soon after taking office, President Donald Trump floated plans for a strategic bitcoin reserve. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing communications […]

PHX Ventures to Invest in Arizona’s High-Growth B2B Software Companies

August 03, 2023
PHX Ventures has announced an over-subscription of its second fund at $25.4 million to invest in Arizona’s high-growth B2B software companies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this...

Alerus Financial Acquires SMB-Focused Metro Phoenix Bank

July 03, 2022
Alerus Financial announced Friday (July 1) that it has completed its acquisition of MPB BHC, the bank holding company of Metro Phoenix Bank. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Today In Crypto: Arizona Senator Seeks to Make Bitcoin Legal Tender in State; Russia’s Finance...

January 31, 2022
A bill proposed by a state senator in Arizona would make bitcoin legal tender there, according to a Coindesk report Friday (Jan. 28). Get the Full Story Complete the form...