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JPMorgan Chase's newly granted patent describes a "cryptogram lockbox" designed to generate the one-time codes that authorize credit-card transactions locally — inside a merchant's data center or cloud — rather than requesting them from a payment network or card issuer, according to the patent. Fig. 1 shows the system architecture, with a customer interacting with merchant systems that contain the lockbox, which in turn connects to a financial institution. Irving-based Gayathri Sundar is among several inventors named on the patent. [Composite image: Sources, U.S. Patent No. 12619977, Fig. 1; DI Studio]
Patented: JPMorgan Chase’s Systems for Using a Cryptogram Lockbox and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | May 27, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 11 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of May 5 with a total of 127 patents granted.
Reports: Texas Stock Exchange Settles Trademark Dispute Over ‘TXSE’ as Backing Grows to $270 Million
by Quincy Preston |
Dec 16, 2025
The Dallas-based Texas Stock Exchange has resolved a trademark dispute with the Toronto Stock Exchange over its “TXSE” branding, The Texas Lawbook reported. Separately, Bloomberg reported that total funding for TXSE Group, the exchange’s parent company, has reached $270 million with new backing from Goldman and Bank of America.
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Quantum Connections Appoints Its Chief Learning Officer, a Retired U.S. Navy Aviator, as Its New CEO
by Lance Murray |
Nov 6, 2025
An advocate for dialogue, empathy, and connected leadership, Jonathan Thorp will guide Quantum Connections into its next phase of growth as it expands its mission to help people and organizations "think, work, and thrive together."
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by Glenn Hunter |
Nov 5, 2025
From North Texas founders including John Carmack and Ben Lamm to investors like John Redgrave of DTX Ventures and Draper’s Andy Tang, the summit's speakers tackled hot topics from humanoid robots and tech transfer to AI, VC trends and Y’all Street. A call was also heard for more risk-taking by DFW’s innovation ecosystem: ‘We’ve got to be bravery hunters.’
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Cien.ai SVP of Information Systems Gertrude G. Van Horn [Photo: Cien.ai]
North Texas’ Cien.ai Names Tech Titans Hall of Famer as SVP of Information Systems
by Lance Murray | Mar 18, 2025
Cien.ai said that Gertrude Van Horn will oversee the deployment of Agentic AI and the evolution of Cien.ai’s internal data systems, and act as a liaison to the broader ecosystem of IT leaders and vendors who seek transformative AI solutions.
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by David Seeley |
Oct 2, 2024
North Texas grabbed the world's financial attention again this week with updates from the Dallas-based Texas Stock Exchange, which introduced its expansive leadership team and board members and said it had raised over $135 million to date. But as Austin-based Paul O'Brien noted in his LinkedIn Startup Studio post last month, the TXSE is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to North Texas' sprawling fintech and financial universe.
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by Quincy Preston |
Aug 19, 2024
With heavyweight backers like JPMorgan Chase and Perot Jain returning, the North Texas venture capital summit is gearing up for its fourth edition. Ahead of the event, the board offers insights on the region's tech boom and offers a glimpse of what’s to come.
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by Glenn Hunter |
May 2, 2024
Dallas Innovates, the Dallas Regional Chamber, and Dallas AI have teamed up to launch the inaugural AI 75 list. The 2024 program honors the most significant people in AI in DFW in seven categories—the visionaries, creators, and influencers you need to know.
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Kansas City Chiefs Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Clark Hunt (left) and Dallas Mavericks legend and NBA champion Dirk Nowitzki will headline the Venture Dallas Summit on October 25. The sports icons will open and close the event focused on innovation, technology, and entrepreneurship. [Photo: Venture Dallas]
‘Conversations With Champions’: Sports Titans Hunt, Nowitzki to Headline Venture Dallas Summit
by Quincy Preston | Oct 16, 2023
The NFL and NBA icons—Clark Hunt and Dirk Nowitzki—will kick off and wrap up discussions on innovation and investment. They add to an "impressive speaker lineup" including Nextdoor Co-Founder Nirav Tolia and other trailblazing speakers. Here's the full roster.
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by Glenn Hunter |
Oct 12, 2023
Entrepreneurs say being a franchisor or a franchisee is a good way to scale their businesses and build generational wealth.
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by Quincy Preston and Lance Murray |
Sep 13, 2023
Mazzy Health, a mental health platform, aims to increase access to therapy and resources for adolescents, teens, and young adults. The startup launched its teletherapy services in Texas during Mental Health Awareness Month in May.
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by Lance Murray |
May 11, 2023
Several major U.S. companies have joined with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to launch a pledge to help small businesses during National Small Business Week.
The companies — including Intuit, JPMorgan Chase, Alpha Technologies, Accion Opportunity Fund, and Vistage — joined with the chamber to ask companies to pay their small business suppliers quicker to help America’s small businesses manage their capital and maintain a healthy cash flow, signing on for the Prompt Pay Pledge, the U.S....
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Left to right: Dallas City Councilmember Casey Thomas; Innovan Neighborhoods & Community Developers Roundtable Founder Maggie J. Parker; BCL of Texas President & CEO Rosa Rios Valadez; Bank of Texas SVP Gilbert Gerst; and Ryan Long, JPMorgan Chase & Co. Senior Corporate Responsibility Associate - Community Engagement.
Innovan Neighborhoods Launches Community Developers Roundtable to Fuel ‘Catalytic Real Estate Development’
by Kevin Cummings | Sep 21, 2022
Local developer and consulting firm Innovan Neighborhoods is leading the roundtable's efforts to increase affordable housing in the region while accelerating the revitalization of underserved communities around Dallas. With initial funding from JPMorgan Chase, "flexible capital" could help boost needed projects.
"When we put funds and resources behind innovative solutions, we can see neighborhoods and communities set up for long-term success,” says Maggie Parker, Innovan's founder and managing partner.
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by Kevin Cummings |
Jul 25, 2022
With 50,000 employees and $820 billion in assets, the Bank of Montreal plans to add 50 new employees to its 250-person DFW workforce. Placing its newest tech hub in North Texas is part of the bank's plan to make the U.S. a major focus of its business.
BMO joins JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and PNC Bank in having a significant tech presence in the Dallas-Fort Worth region.
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by Alex Edwards |
Sep 2, 2021
WiNGS will use the funding to pair women in Southern Dallas with trained financial coaches and build an online portal dedicated to reducing barriers to reaching economic opportunities.
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by Alyssa Mora |
Jul 12, 2021
"Equity in Motion" will focus on bridging the wealth gap for minority entrepreneurs through a virtual “Shark Tank”-style showcase, expert-led breakout sessions, live virtual networking, and more.
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