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PALM BEACH, Fla., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- FN Media Group News Commentary - Worldwide, there is a growing demand for cryptocurrency payments applications. A report from Grand View Research projected that the global cryptocurrency payment apps market size was estimated at USD 556.9 million in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 2,404.1 million by 2033, growing at a CAGR of 17.8% from 2025 to 2033. The emergence of Web3 and blockchain technology created the need for cryptocurrency payment apps to enable individuals to conduct seamless transactions. The report said: “The growing adoption of cryptocurrencies globally is the key driver for the market's expansion. People are encouraged to use cryptocurrency payment platforms owing to the decentralized nature of the blockchain, which eliminates mediators such as banks from the payment processing system. It reduces the processing time and accelerates the transaction speed, consequently adding to the increasing popularity of such platforms. In addition, the growing prevalence of cryptocurrencies as an investment option among millennials is also fueling the growth of the cryptocurrency payment apps industry.” It continued: “One of the most transformative trends in the market is the increasing interoperability between crypto payment platforms and traditional banking systems. Crypto apps now allow users to seamlessly convert digital assets into fiat currencies and vice versa, enabling easier withdrawals, direct-to-bank transfers, and debit card functionalities. This fusion is bridging the gap between old and new financial infrastructures, encouraging a smoother transition for users hesitant to move entirely into decentralized finance (DeFi). Thus, increasing integration of cryptocurrency payment apps with traditional financial systems can be attributed to the market’s growth.” Active companies in the markets this week include Amaze Holdings, Inc. (NYSE American: AMZE), Shopify Inc. (NASDAQ: SHOP), Roblox Corporation (NYSE: RBLX), PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL), Hut 8 Corp. (NASDAQ: HUT).

NEW YORK, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Aptorum Group Limited (NASDAQ: APM) ("Aptorum Group," “Aptorum” or the "Company"), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company dedicated to addressing unmet medical needs in oncology  and infectious diseases, and DiamiR Biosciences (“DiamiR”), a developer of proprietary innovative blood-based tests for brain health and other diseases with a CLIA licensed, CAP accredited clinical laboratory in New Haven, CT, today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for an all-stock merger transaction, in which DiamiR Biosciences will retain its name and become a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aptorum Group upon consummation of the merger.The combined company expects to remain listed on the Nasdaq Stock Market following the closing of the merger.

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PHOENIX, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Water Resources, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWRS), a pure-play water resource management company, today recognized the recent passage of Arizona’s Assured Water Supply “Ag-to-Urban” program as a transformative development for water sustainability, housing, and economic growth across the state.

RICHMOND, Va., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Brink’s Company (NYSE:BCO), a leading global provider of cash and valuables management, digital retail solutions, and ATM managed services, will host a conference call on Wednesday, August 6, at 9:00 a.m. (EDT) to review second-quarter financial results, which will be released earlier that morning.

THORNTON, Colo., July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ascent Solar Technologies (“Ascent” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: ASTI), the leading U.S. innovator in the design and manufacturing of featherweight, flexible thin-film photovoltaic (PV) solutions, today announced it has entered into an agreement to supply a Colorado-based power systems provider with the Company’s thin-film PV technology for evaluation and potential incorporation into the provider’s established array product offering. Ascent will deliver the units for evaluation before the end of July 2025, demonstrating its market-leading speed to fulfill orders.

BRUXELLES, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- O proporție semnificativă a jucăriilor pentru activități destinate copiilor comercializate în UE nu respectă standardele UE, potrivit unor teste efectuate pe un eșantion de 89 de leagăne, turnuri de activități și cadre de cățărat. Acesta este rezultatul unei campanii de inspecție, JACOP 2024, organizate de Direcția Generală Piață Internă, Industrie, Antreprenoriat și IMM-uri (DG GROW) a Comisiei Europene.

BRUSELAS, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Una parte importante de los juguetes de actividad para niños vendidos en la UE incumple las normas europeas, como demuestran las pruebas realizadas en una muestra de 89 columpios, torres de actividades y juguetes para trepar. Este es el resultado de una campaña de inspección, las JACOP 2024, organizada por la Dirección General de Mercado Interior, Industria, Emprendimiento y Pymes (DG GROW) de la Comisión Europea.

BRÜSSEL, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Ein erheblicher Anteil der in der EU verkauften Aktivitätsspielzeuge für Kinder entspricht nicht den EU-Normen, wie Prüfungen an einer Stichprobe von 89 Schaukeln, Aktivitätstürmen und Kletterspielzeug für den Innenbereich gezeigt haben. Das ist das Ergebnis der Prüfkampagne JACOP 2024, die von der Generaldirektion Binnenmarkt, Industrie, Unternehmertum und KMU der Europäischen Kommission (GD GROW) organisiert wurde.

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Tampa, FL, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Draganfly Inc. (NASDAQ: DPRO; CSE: DPRO; FSE: 3U8A) (“Draganfly” or the “Company”), an award-winning developer of drone solutions, software, and robotics, today announced the successful selection of its Commander3 XL (C3XL) UAV platform, also known as the ‘Swiss Army Knife’ of drones, by a major branch of the United States Department of Defense (DoD). This delivery supports next-generation deployment initiatives focused on advanced reconnaissance in combination with operational capabilities.