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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).

KOSICE, Slovakia, July 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Remittix, a rising decentralized finance (DeFi) project focused on seamless crypto-to-fiat payments, has successfully completed a comprehensive security audit conducted by Certik, a leading blockchain security firm. This achievement marks a key step toward the official launch of Remittix’s PayFi infrastructure—a next-generation payment protocol designed to streamline crypto settlements directly to bank accounts.

According to Precedence Research, the global web3 gaming market size is calculated at USD 37.55 billion in 2025 and is expected to be worth around USD 182.98 billion by 2034, registering a robust CAGR of 19.24% from 2025 to 2034. North America accounted for USD 11.34 billion in 2024 and is poised to maintain its dominance with a double-digit CAGR of 19.40%.

Singapore, July 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The UPCX innovative open-source blockchain payment platform has announced a new staking event, offering a total reward pool of up to 10,000 UPC (approximately $38,000). The event will run fromJuly 1, 2025, to July 31, 2025, aiming to reward community supporters while promoting the continued development and long-term goals of the UPCX ecosystem.

 

UPCX leverages highly optimized blockchain technology, focusing on fast transactions, high security, and cross-chain interoperability to provide a seamless and convenient payment experience for users, merchants, and institutions. Its governance token,UPC, has been successfully listed on Japan’s compliant exchange BitTrade, as well as prominent platforms such as MEXC, Bitget, Gate.io, WEEX, and Websea.

How to Participate in the UPCX Staking Event

Event Period: July 1, 2025 – July 31, 2025

Official Staking Platform:https://upcx-staking.io/

Reward Claim Form:https://forms.gle/SYs8TwS8jVThEVcf7

Participation Steps

1. Visit the Official Staking PlatformGo to the UPCX official staking platform and connect your wallet.
2. Select Staking Amount and Lockup PeriodEnter the amount of UPC you wish to stake.   Available lockup periods:30 days,90 days, or180 days. Longer lockup periods offer higher reward coefficients.
3. Complete Authorization and Staking

First, complete the[Approve]authorization.
Then, click[Stake Now]to stake and confirm the transaction.
Gas fees incurred during authorization and staking will be reimbursed in equivalent $UPC to your staking wallet address after the event ends.

4. Submit Reward Claim InformationAfter staking, fill out the official reward claim form with your staking details and wallet address to ensure smooth reward distribution.
5. Await Reward DistributionAfter the event concludes, rewards will be distributed to your staking wallet based on the staked amount and lockup period.

The UPCX team reserves the right to the final interpretation of the event. For any questions, please contact official customer support or join the official community for assistance.

Reward Rules

1. Standard Reward Pool

Stake >10 UPC: Share1,500 UPC

Stake >500 UPC: Share2,500 UPC

Stake >1,000 UPC: Share4,000 UPC

2. Long-Term Lockup Bonus Pool

Stake ≥25 UPC, lock for 90 days: Share400 UPC

Stake ≥25 UPC, lock for 180 days: Share600 UPC

More about UPCX:

UPCX is a blockchain-based open-source payment platform that aims to provide secure, transparent, and compliant financial services to global users. It supports fast payments, smart contracts, cross-asset transactions, user-issued assets (UIA), non-fungible tokens (NFA), and stablecoins. Moreover, it offers a decentralized exchange (DEX), APIs, and SDKs, allows customized payment solutions, and integrates POS applications and hardware wallets for enhanced security, building a one-stop financial ecosystem.

UPCX Whitepaper 1.0
https://upcx.io/zh-CN/whitepaper/

UPCX Linktree
https://link3.to/upcx

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