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Very strong Q2 at +5.9% organic growth

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).

XIAMEN, China, July 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From July 12 to 21, Gulangyu, Xiamen, China, hosted the 6th Gulangyu Music Festival. Guided by the Xiamen Municipal People’s Government and co-organized by the Administrative Committee of Xiamen Gulangyu-Wanshishan Scenic Area, Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, Xiamen Federation of Literary and Art Circles, Siming District People’s Government of Xiamen, and Xiamen Media Group, this UNESCO World Heritage Site—renowned as the "Piano Island"—centered around the theme "Our music, Our Island," and staged nearly 100 performances over ten days. The diverse program featured opera, organ, piano, pop, and more, inviting global music enthusiasts.

The number of digital subscriptions of AS Ekspress Grupp increased by 10% in the Baltic States year-over-year (2^nd quarter: 4%, 1^st six months: 3%) and totalled 244 884 at the end of June.

Together for Texas directly supports flood relief efforts in Texas through The Salvation Army

According to the agreement signed between AS Ekspress Grupp and AS AVH Grupp on June 9, 2025, Ekspress Grupp will purchase the 50% stake in AS Õhtuleht Kirjastus previously owned by AVH Grupp. As a result of this transaction, Ekspress Grupp will become the sole owner of Õhtuleht Kirjastus. 

Customers of Piletitasku, the ticket sales platform operated by AS Delfi Meedia, a subsidiary of AS Ekspress Grupp, can now benefit from a new security solution: Piletitasku has teamed up with If Insurance to offer the option to insure tickets at the point of purchase. This means that in the event of sudden illness or an accident, ticket holders can receive a full refund.