Vancouver, B.C., July 23, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- NextGen Digital Platforms Inc. (CSE:NXT) (OTCQB:NXTDF) (FSE:Z12) (“NextGen” or the “Company”) a digital asset and fintech platform bridging traditional capital markets with Web3 infrastructure, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Mahyar Akhbari, a highly respected industry veteran in the digital asset space, as an advisor.Matthew Priebe, NextGen’s CEO, commented: “We’re very excited to welcome Mahyar to the team. He’s a leader in Web3, cryptocurre ...

Core Insights - LendingClub Corporation (NYSE: LC) has undergone significant evolution from its initial fintech focus, impacting its position both as an individual company and within the broader market landscape [1] Company Evolution - The transformation of LendingClub reflects changes in its operational strategy and market approach, indicating a shift from a pure fintech model to a more diversified business structure [1]

Core Insights - PayPal has launched a new platform called PayPal World aimed at simplifying cross-border commerce by allowing users to pay using their local wallets and payment systems [1][4] - The platform has partnered with major global wallet companies, including India's NPCI International Payments Limited, China's Tenpay Global, and Latin America's Mercado Pago, to reach over two billion users worldwide [2][3] Group 1: Partnerships and Collaborations - PayPal's launch partners include NPCI International Payments Limited, which operates the UPI mobile payments framework in India, and Tenpay Global, which manages the WeChat payment ecosystem in China [2] - A memorandum of understanding has been signed with Mercado Pago, a fintech company in Latin America, to enhance payment capabilities [3] Group 2: Platform Features and User Benefits - PayPal World will enable PayPal and Venmo users to send money globally, even to non-PayPal users, facilitating transactions in different countries [4] - Users traveling in China can utilize PayPal on the Weixin payment network, while Indian customers can use their UPI wallets for purchases from U.S. sites [4] Group 3: Market Impact and Transaction Volume - Mercado Pago reported a total payment volume of $58.3 billion in Q1 2025, while UPI transactions in India exceeded $238 billion in June [7] - Tenpay Global is also enhancing its remittance framework to support cross-border peer-to-peer payments [7][8] Group 4: Future Developments - PayPal World is set to launch this fall, with Venmo users expected to be able to make payments for both online and offline shopping by 2026 [9]

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NEW YORK, NY, July 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mercurity Fintech Holding Inc. (NASDAQ: MFH) (“Mercurity” or the “Company”), a leading innovator in blockchain-native treasury strategies and digital asset infrastructure, today announced a share repurchase program of up to $10 million over the next 12 months. This strategic decision reflects Mercurity’s strong belief in its long-term strategy and ongoing commitment to increasing shareholder value as it advances its blockchain treasury platform, with a focus o ...

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