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Associated Press
6 days ago
- Business
- Associated Press
Rafe Furst Returns to The Crypto Company as Chief Strategy Officer, Backing Vision With Bitcoin Investment Into The Company
MALIBU, CA - July 23, 2025 ( NEWMEDIAWIRE ) - The Crypto Company (OTCID: CRCW), a publicly traded blockchain and crypto-focused company, is proud to announce that Rafe Furst, one of the Company's original founders, has rejoined the Company as Chief Strategy Officer. In addition to taking on this key leadership role, Furst (through a related entity) is investing Bitcoin into the Company. Beginning with a master's degree in Artificial Intelligence from Stanford University in 1992, Rafe pivoted from research into the Silicon Valley startup world, eventually founding four innovative companies in Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 before venturing into Web3 with The Crypto Company. Rafe brings decades of experience at the intersection of emerging technology, systems design, and strategic venture building. His return signals a renewed focus on long-term innovation and growth for TCC. 'Having Rafe back is more than symbolic - it's catalytic,' said Ron Levy, CEO of The Crypto Company. 'He brings a rare mix of technical fluency, entrepreneurial track record, and deep crypto-native insight. His personal investment underscores his conviction that TCC is uniquely positioned in the next wave of blockchain and crypto adoption.' Furst is also known for his work in early-stage venture capital and has been an early investor in dozens of companies, helped pioneer equity crowdfunding, and authored influential essays on decision theory and decentralized systems. Furst was the initial seed capital investor in one of the largest online poker sites in the world. Furst has also recently published a #1 Amazon Bestseller, The Future of Venture Capital (foreword by Tim Draper). He is also a World Series of Poker Champion - an achievement that mirrors his disciplined, probabilistic approach to business strategy. In his new role, Furst will define and lead the implementation of the Company's crypto treasury strategy. 'Returning to The Crypto Company feels like picking up a conversation that never ended,' said Furst. 'I believe we're approaching a convergence point - where blockchain, crypto, and AI will redefine how capital and value are formed and allocated globally, not just in the private markets but in the public markets as well. I'm excited to help TCC become a bridge between these two worlds.' Furst's investment of Bitcoin into The Crypto Company echoes his original investment of Bitcoin into the Company at its formation in 2017. 'It feels like I've come full circle, with renewed energy and excitement about the crypto industry and TCC's rightful place in it,' said Furst, reflecting growing internal confidence in TCC's roadmap and mission-driven approach to building in the blockchain space. About The Crypto Company The Crypto Company (TCC) brings together sophisticated operating entities, Web3 assets, education and training under one roof. TCC was one of the first public companies (2017) to implement a crypto treasury strategy. As a leader in Web3 solutions, TCC creates synergies between traditional finance and the decentralized economy. Contact information: The Crypto Company Phone 424-228-9955 Email: [email protected] View the original release on
Business Wire
09-07-2025
- Automotive
- Business Wire
Vehlo Deepens Dealership Capabilities with Acquisition of Total Customer Connect
KNOXVILLE, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Vehlo, a leading provider of integrated software and financial solutions for the automotive repair industry, today announced its acquisition of Total Customer Connect (TCC), a recognized leader in customer retention and service lane technology for automotive dealerships. By uniting the strengths of Vehlo and TCC, this acquisition delivers enhanced capabilities for dealership operations, providing a more unified and intelligent customer engagement experience. The acquisition enhances Vehlo's commitment to optimizing dealership service lanes, adding TCC's service lane software solutions, advanced marketing & CRM, and retention tools into Vehlo's expanding suite of dealership solutions. TCC's platform empowers dealerships with features such as automated service reminders, digital multipoint inspection (MPI) presentations, declined service capture, personalized marketing campaigns, and robust analytics designed to drive revenue, improve retention, and elevate customer experience. "At Vehlo, we're focused on helping service teams operate efficiently while fostering lasting customer relationships," stated Josh Weis, CEO of Vehlo. "TCC has developed cutting-edge solutions that enable dealerships to better engage with their customers throughout the service lifecycle. We're excited to welcome TCC to the Vehlo team, as their technology perfectly complements our existing ecosystem." By uniting the strengths of Vehlo and TCC, this acquisition delivers enhanced capabilities for dealership operations, providing a more unified and intelligent customer engagement experience. The partnership aligns with Vehlo's strategic vision of delivering end-to-end workflow solutions tailored to the automotive retail and service markets, with half of all franchise dealers now relying on Vehlo-driven products to power their operations. 'Joining forces with Vehlo marks a significant milestone for TCC,' said Shawn Rajabi, CEO of Total Customer Connect. 'Together, we'll bring unparalleled value to dealerships by combining TCC's service lane software suite and marketing solutions with Vehlo's comprehensive suite of service lane and payment solutions to drive incremental revenue for our customers. This collaboration allows us to drive stronger results for our customers and expand our market influence.' With this acquisition, TCC will retain its dealer-focused approach while leveraging Vehlo's extensive network, resources, and complementary technologies. Dealers can look forward to accelerated innovation, seamless integration across platforms, and increased support for boosting fixed operations profitability. Presidio Technology Partners acted as the exclusive financial advisor to TCC in this transaction. About Vehlo Vehlo delivers integrated software and financial solutions to empower success in the vehicle service industry. From dealership service lanes to independent repair shops, Vehlo supports over 30,000 customers globally, processing more than $10 billion in annual payments. Focused on enabling efficiency, revenue growth, and superior customer experiences, Vehlo is reshaping the way automotive repair businesses operate and thrive. For more information, visit About Total Customer Connect (TCC) Total Customer Connect provides powerful customer retention and service marketing solutions specifically designed for automotive dealerships. With advanced platforms for automating service communications, capturing declined services, and personalizing customer engagement, TCC helps dealerships boost revenue and improve loyalty while ensuring a premium service experience. Learn more at
CBC
08-07-2025
- Business
- CBC
Future of Tamil Community Centre could be in jeopardy unless fundraising goal met: organizers
Social Sharing Members of Toronto's Tamil community have been working hard the last few years to fundraise for the construction of a new community centre, but those behind the project say it may be in jeopardy unless significant funding is raised by the fall. The Tamil Community Centre (TCC) — to be constructed in Scarborough — is set to include a library, museum, auditorium, recreational spaces and spots to facilitate community programming. But that vision hinges on enough financial commitment, says Kubes Navaratnam, a member of the board of directors for the TCC. "There is an urgency," said Navaratnam. "The federal funding, provincial funding and even the city land is conditional on the fact that the community is going to come together and help build this public facility for us." In 2020, Toronto city council voted unanimously in support of 311 Staines Rd. as the home for the TCC. A land lease was finalized between the city and TCC in 2021 with annual rent of $1 plus HST. The federal and provincial government announced more than $26 million in funding. The remaining cost, approximately $40 million, is in the hands of the Tamil community. The non-profit TCC has launched an online campaign to raise $15 million by Sept. 27, which is the date of its annual general meeting, to keep the project on track. The Founding Families Campaign is searching for 2,500 families to step up and commit to donating $5,000 dollars over the next two years. "If they do, they get their name engraved in the wall," Navaratnam explained, adding the centre is also accepting donations of any amount. If it can't raise the funds, the board fears it will have to potentially delay, scale down or cancel the centre altogether. Keerthana Rang, chair of the board of directors for the TCC, says the project is an opportunity to build something that will preserve Tamil culture, heritage and language, but also serve the greater community. "It's also an area in Scarborough that is under-served, where there's not enough community spaces," she said. "So not only will it be great for the community here, but it's going to be an amazing centre for all the communities in Morningside Heights." Future centre to house community programming Once it's built — the non-profit centre will also provide an inclusive space where local organizations can offer programming. The Centre for Leadership and Innovation — which offers programming for youth — will be one of them. It facilitates workshops and events that help promote leadership and innovation among Tamil Canadians and other multicultural communities. "All of these programs, right now, we are [hosting them] at separate places," said Chen Muthukumaraswamy, who is on the board of directors for the organization. "But having a Tamil Community Centre, it would be awesome for us to host some of these events there and have a central spot where everyone can come in and mingle together," he said. If the TCC stays on track with its fundraising goals, it plans to get shovels in the ground in the spring and host a grand opening party in 2028.
News18
06-07-2025
- Sport
- News18
Watch: Premier League Footballer Turns Into Pacer, Fans Ask, 'Free For Lord's?'
Last Updated: Newcastle's Sean Longstaff went viral for his fast-bowling at Tynemouth Cricket Club, taking a wicket LBW and helping TCC win. Fans joked about an England call-up. Newcastle United FC mid-fielder Sean Longstaff has gone viral on social media — not for his footballing skills but fast-bowling. Playing for Tynemouth Cricket Club (TCC), he was recorded bowling right-arm medium-pace for their first 11 against Felling CC – 1st XI in the Premier Division on Saturday, July 5. Donning the whites, he got a batter out LBW in front. It was plumb and the umpire took no time to raise his finger, kicking off the celebrations in the bowling camp. TCC went on to win the match comfortably. They had scored 210 in the first innings and Felling CC were bowled out for just 71. Watch a couple of videos of his wickets here: Sean Longstaff among the wickets for @TynemouthCC against @FellingCC. #NUFC — Matty Hewitt (@MattyJHewitt) July 5, 2025 Unreal!Newcastle player Sean Longstaff taking a wicket today for Tynemouth CC ☝️ — Cricket Shouts 🏏 (@crickshouts) July 5, 2025 Longstaff is listed as a bowler on the TCC website, which says that he has made four appearances for the first 11 this season. These posts on X (formerly Twitter) drew some interesting reactions from the fans, with some urging, jokingly, of a possible national call-up. England are struggling in the second Test of the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, with their young-looking bowling attack not being able to match the Indians on a flat Edgbaston track. Love thisHe could be on holiday instead he's playing a proper sport and looks a very decent cricketer 👏🏻— Ian kelly (@IanKelly1987) July 5, 2025 The 27-year-old is an established footballer. Transfermarkt estimates his market value to be around ₹200 Crore at the moment. He has been with Newcastle's youth teams since 2015/16 on record, while spending a couple of seasons on loans at Blackpool and Kilmarnock FC. He has played 171 Premier League matches, scoring 10 goals and nine assists. First Published: July 06, 2025, 15:52 IST
TimesLIVE
05-07-2025
- TimesLIVE
DNA links child serial rapist across provinces, results in three life sentences
A serial child rapist who asked for three life sentences to run concurrently was turned down to ensure he would not be eligible for parole after 25 years. The Madadeni regional court in KwaZulu-Natal sentenced Elphius Elias Shabangu, 38, to life imprisonment for the rape of an 11-year-old girl in June 2024 near the Theku Plaza in Madadeni. According to evidence led during the trial, Shabangu who didn't know the girl, approached her and her siblings on June 28 while they were selling sugar cane near the roadside. The children were visiting their aunt in Madadeni. KwaZulu-Natal National Prosecuting Authority spokesperson Natasha Ramkisson-Kara said he sent the siblings to a nearby shop, leaving him alone with the complainant. He then ordered her to go with him to a nearby vacant house where he raped her twice. Shabangu then fled the scene, leaving the complainant alone. When her siblings returned to their original spot they found their sister missing and reported this to their family. The girl was eventually assisted back to her aunt's home by someone from the community. She told her aunt what happened and her aunt saw her thighs were covered in blood. They reported the case to the police and the child was taken to the Madadeni Thuthuzela Care Centre (TCC). The doctor at the TCC noted severe injuries on both her private parts and DNA evidence retrieved from the girl was sent to the Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) for analysis and comparison. Ramkisson-Kara said as Shabangu was unknown to the girl, he managed to evade justice. 'However, Shabangu was arrested a few months later in Mpumalanga in connection with the rape of two minor children, and his DNA linked him to the case in Madadeni. He was subsequently charged. He pleaded guilty to all three counts of rape. 'In Mpumalanga, he was sentenced to two terms of life imprisonment. In the Madadeni regional court, prosecutor Khethiwe Kunene led the testimony of the complainant's aunt, who told the court that the complainant has changed drastically since the incident. She has become withdrawn and fearful. The court sentenced Shabangu to life imprisonment, and he was declared unfit to possess a firearm. Also, the court ordered that his name be entered into the National Register for Sex Offenders.' Through his attorney, Shabangu made an application for the Madadeni life sentence to run concurrently with the life sentences in Mpumalanga. 'However, the presiding officer refused the application, citing this would enable Shabangu to be eligible for parole after 25 years. The court mentioned Shabangu is not deserving of this opportunity, considering his cruel and inhumane actions towards young innocent children. This sentence will thus run consecutively to the Mpumalanga sentence.' She said the imposition of the life sentence and the court's refusal of Shabangu's application underscored the gravity of the crimes committed. 'Sexual offences will not be tolerated in our society and will be met with the full force of the law. The NPA remains steadfast in our commitment to uphold the rule of law and pursue justice for victims of crimes, especially the most vulnerable.'
