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SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightchain AI has confirmed the official launch of its mainnet for late July 2025, marking a significant step in integrating artificial intelligence with decentralized infrastructure. The protocol introduces a novel approach to blockchain energy use through a Proof-of-Intelligence consensus mechanism designed to optimize performance and utility.

SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightchain AI, a decentralized infrastructure project integrating artificial intelligence and blockchain, has announced the launch of its Bonus Round following the successful completion of 15 presale stages. The project has raised a total of $21.1 million in early participation, with the Bonus Round now open at a fixed price of $0.007 per token.

ROAD TOWN, Virgin Islands, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global leading cryptocurrency exchange BloFin is pleased to announce the integration of Apple Pay into its Buy Crypto feature, offering users a faster, simpler, and more secure way to purchase digital assets.

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).

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FRAMINGHAM, Mass., July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A new experiment in Ethereum’s meme token space has officially launched with Kabosu, a community-driven project aiming to revive playful crypto culture on the world’s largest smart contract platform.

SHREWSBURY, United Kingdom, July 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Lightchain AI, the decentralized smart contract platform powered by artificial intelligence, has officially launched the Bonus Round of its presale following the successful completion of all 15 initial stages. With over $21 million raised from early supporters, the Bonus Round offers investors a final opportunity to participate at a fixed token price of $0.007.

“Company Plans to Explore Cryptocurrency Treasury Model”