According to the lawsuit, Pocketinns Inc., and its president Sarvajnya Mada, offered and sold approximately $410,000 of a cryptocurrency called PINNS Tokens in exchange for the cryptocurrency Ethereum, or Ether.

Doreen Goch brings more than two decades of banking experience with her to the new role. She will be based in the bank’s Pennington office.

Juan Oelofse joins the Elmwood Park-based financial institution from SB One Bank where he served as senior vice president and team leader.

Michael Hagedorn's appointment is effective Aug. 10. He most recently served as president and CEO of Kansas City, Mo.-based UMB Bank.

Richard Higgins will take the helm at the Beachwood location, serving clients in both the Garden State and New York.

The nearly 50-year-old Rider Insurance Co. is based in Springfield.

Randall Paulikens, Forensic, Litigation and Valuation Services group partner, will lead the accounting firm’s office in Red Bank.

Melissa Ballenger will be responsible for overseeing financial and strategic planning, balance sheet structuring, accounting functions, risk management and funding strategies.

“Capital Rx is tackling one of the most pertinent issues in the health care system: a lack of pricing transparency," said General Partner Lenard Marcus. "Their focus on providing a transparent clearinghouse and great service has quickly resonated with employers that have grown frustrated with the existing PBM model and are looking for an innovative solution to rising prescription costs."

Michelle Gasiorowski has been with the firm since 1999 and is licensed to practice in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.

At a time when many people are trying to tear down gender-based barriers, the divisions between men and women are still enough to warrant gender-specific events like the sixth annual Women Entrepreneurship Week, according to some experts.