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BSV Association Joins MERGE Buenos Aires as Silver Sponsor, Showcasing the Future of Blockchain and Web3 Innovation

ZUG, Switzerland, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — BSV Association is proud to announce its participation as a Silver Sponsor at MERGE Buenos Aires, taking place from March 24th to 26th at the Palacio Libertad, Buenos Aires, Argentina. As one of the most anticipated gatherings in the blockchain and Web3 space, MERGE will bring together leading industry experts to explore groundbreaking advancements and business opportunities in blockchain technology.
BSV Association’s presence at MERGE will focus on its capability to drive financial inclusion, economic growth and its ability to seamlessly connect the region to the global economy. BSV Association will contribute to the conversation through key speaking engagements at the event.
Martin Coxall, Director of Growth at the BSV Association will participate in two key panel sessions:
- Stablecoins, CBDCs & Tokenised Cash: Implications in LatAm
- The Role of Web 3.0 in Modernising the State
Eva Porras, Head of Education at BSV Association will present a session on, “Scaling for Good: How BSV is Shaping a Better World”
A major highlight supported by BSVA at MERGE will be the introduction of MNEE, (pronounced “money”), a next -generation USD-backed stablecoin built on 1Sat Ordinals blockchain protocol. MNEE represents a paradigm shift in stablecoin payments by offering:
- Instant transactions
- No gas token requirement
- Ultra-low fees (under a penny per transaction) and unparalleled scalability
The stablecoin is now available at RockWallet.com and will soon be accessible on Yours.org and Handcash.io self-custody wallets, making it easier to engage with digital assets.
Martin Coxall, Director of Growth at BSV Association said, “MERGE Buenos Aires is the perfect platform to demonstrate how BSV blockchain’s scalable solutions bring transparency, truth and trust to the forefront of digital transactions.”
Buenos Aires is leading the way in AI and blockchain adoption, and this year’s local elections highlights the city’s commitment to innovation. The strong presence of government officials at MERGE shows how the city is embracing blockchain to drive digital transformation in Argentina and beyond.
Through its participation at MERGE, BSV Association aims to showcase how its blockchain solutions can revolutionise financial inclusion and create new economic opportunities across Latin America.
About BSV Blockchain:
BSV Blockchain is a scalable and energy-efficient public blockchain designed for enterprise and government applications, offering unbounded scaling, low transaction fees, and robust security. BSV enables businesses to build innovative blockchain-based solutions. Focused on compliance and real-world utility, BSV supports smart contracts, tokenisation, and data integrity at a global scale. The BSV Association is a Swiss-based non-profit organisation, acting as the open-source governing body and global steward of the BSV Blockchain, dedicated to advancing its adoption and utility. It supports developers, enterprises, and governments in leveraging the BSV Blockchain.
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HTX Ventures: Striking a Balance between Compliance and Innovation in a Shifting Regulatory Landscape

SINGAPORE, March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — HTX, a leading crypto exchange, has been ranked as the “Top 3 Exchanges for EUR-Stablecoin Trading Activity” in a recent CoinDesk report titled “MiCAR: The Institutional Playbook for Europe’s Digital Asset Market“. The report explores key trends shaping the European digital asset market with the implementation of Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCAR) and highlights that HTX achieved a monthly average EUR-stablecoin trading volume of €48 million, with a notable volume of €33 million in November 2024, ranking third following Binance and Coinbase.
This surge in EUR-denominated trading coincides with the regulatory shifts. Regulatory clarity has become a key driver of institutional adoption and market confidence. The full rollout of MiCAR represents a major milestone for the industry, offering a unified framework that spans across 27 European Union (EU) member states. While MiCAR streamlines compliance and fosters innovation, it also brings along complex challenges that exchanges must navigate. HTX Ventures explores both the opportunities and hurdles that come with this landmark regulation.
Alec Goh, Head of HTX Ventures, said, “The implementation of MiCAR is a major step in the right direction for the crypto industry, providing much-needed regulatory clarity and fostering an environment conducive to institutional adoption. As jurisdictions worldwide become more crypto-friendly, a united framework like MiCAR will accelerate innovation while ensuring robust compliance. At HTX Ventures, we see this as an opportunity to drive the development of on-chain compliance tools, support the emergence of compliant DeFi solutions, and bridge the gap between traditional finance and digital assets.”
Opportunities:
- Unified Regulatory Framework Reduces Costs and Boosts Market Confidence
MiCAR covers all 27 EU member states through a “single license” approach, enabling exchanges to significantly reduce compliance costs across borders. This unified regulatory framework provides a clear and stable regulatory environment for the market, increasing confidence and participation among institutional investors while positioning Europe to becoming the world’s largest compliant digital asset market. - Technological Innovations Drive On-Chain Compliance Tools
To meet MiCAR’s stringent anti-money laundering (AML) and reserve monitoring requirements, exchanges can actively explore compliance tool innovations, including:- Using oracle networks to modularize AML rules and reserve monitoring, executing them on-chain for real-time data transparency.
- Adopting zk-SNARKs to build an on-chain central platform for regulatory data, enabling transaction data desensitization to balance regulatory transparency with user privacy.
- Leveraging account abstraction technology (ERC-4337) to integrate KYC processes into non-custodial wallets, lowering barriers for traditional financial institutions to access DeFi.
- New Opportunities for the Convergence of Traditional and Crypto Assets
With platforms such as Coinbase launching securitized tokens, exchanges can introduce real-world asset (RWA) trading. This includes income-based stablecoins backed by US stocks or Treasuries, enabling users to leverage assets like USDT for multi-asset allocation and global liquidity matching.
Challenges:
- High Costs and Technical Complexity of Compliance
MiCAR imposes strict requirements on stablecoin issuers and Crypto Asset Service Providers (CASPs), including adequate reserves, regular audits, and robust anti-money laundering measures. Exchanges must invest significantly in R&D to integrate compliance tools, data desensitization techniques, and on-chain regulatory platforms without compromising market fluidity.
- Uncertainty in the Dynamic Policy Environment
With regulatory policies evolving rapidly, exchanges must establish multi-chain testing environments and collaborate with regulatory-friendly regions (e.g., Lithuania, Malta) for cross-border stress tests and regulatory scenario simulations. This requires continuous investment, with risks at the policy interpretation and implementation levels.
- Security Risks and Stringent Custody Requirements
Following high-profile incidents like FTX, MiCAR has introduced rigorous digital asset custody requirements, mandating bank-level security measures to prevent hacking and asset loss. As DeFi integrates with traditional financial regulations, exchanges must address both technical vulnerabilities and evolving security risks.
HTX Ventures firmly believes that under a clearer regulatory framework such as MiCAR, exchanges can achieve a win-win situation through technological innovations and global asset allocation, balancing compliance with market innovation. Moving forward, the firm will continue to leverage its insights and expertise to actively explore on-chain compliance tools, expand RWA trading, and build a dynamic testing environment, navigating regulatory complexities and ensuring that crypto innovation remains aligned with long-term institutional adoption and market sustainability.
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About HTX Ventures
HTX Ventures, the global investment division of HTX, integrates investment, incubation, and research to identify the best and brightest teams worldwide. With more than a decade-long history as an industry pioneer, HTX Ventures excels at identifying cutting-edge technologies and emerging business models within the sector. To foster growth within the blockchain ecosystem, we provide comprehensive support to projects, including financing, resources, and strategic advice.
HTX Ventures currently backs over 300 projects spanning multiple blockchain sectors, with select high-quality initiatives already trading on the HTX exchange. Furthermore, as one of the most active FOF (Fund of Funds) funds, HTX Ventures invests in 30 top global funds and collaborates with leading blockchain funds such as Polychain, Dragonfly, Bankless, Gitcoin, Figment, Nomad, Animoca, and Hack VC to jointly build a blockchain ecosystem. Visit us here.
Feel free to contact us for investment and collaboration at VC@htx-inc.com.
About HTX
Founded in 2013, HTX has evolved from a virtual asset exchange into a comprehensive ecosystem of blockchain businesses that span digital asset trading, financial derivatives, wallets, research, investments, incubation, and other businesses. As a world-leading gateway to Web3, HTX harbors global capabilities that enable it to provide users with safe and reliable services. Adhering to the growth strategy of “Global Expansion, Thriving Ecosystem, Wealth Effect, Security & Compliance”, HTX is dedicated to providing quality services and values to virtual asset enthusiasts worldwide.
For more information on HTX, please visit the HTX Square, or https://www.htx.com/, and follow X, Telegram, Discord. For further press enquiries, please contact glo-media@htx-inc.com.
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The DDC Group™ is Transforming, Unifying All DDC Companies under a Single, Global BPM Brand
The DDC Group unifies all “DDC” operations and brands to drive exceptional business outcomes across industries and around the world.
EVERGREEN, Colo., March 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The DDC Group, a premier tech-led business process management (BPM) company, is pleased to announce the transformation in which all “DDC” business units operating globally will be unified as one brand: The DDC Group.
Founded in 1989 as one of the world’s first business process outsourcing companies, The DDC Group has held a variety of brands under its operation, each unique to the services provided and client industries served. Under newly appointed leadership, announced in May 2024, The DDC Group is eager to transform and broaden its essential business functions under one unified powerhouse.
Unifying under the single brand of The DDC Group include DDC Freight Process Outsourcing, Direct Data Capture Limited, DDC Outsourcing Solutions, DDC Multilingual Services, DDC OSS, and DDC Philippines.
“Harnessing our synergies in this manner will allow us to deliver exceptional outcomes to our clients with higher frequency, more tangible impact, and greater potential for their future business growth with DDC’s specialized vertical teams built uniquely for each industry,” said The DDC Group CEO, Nimesh Akhauri.
The DDC Group will build upon existing deep domain experience – with experts in concentrated business units designed around client needs – and advanced technology that leverages the power of data and AI. Delivering an elevated approach to supporting businesses through an increase in subject matter experts.
Industries:
– Automotive
– Banking & Financial Services
– Energy & Utilities
– Healthcare & Life Sciences
– Insurance
– Retail & Diversified
– Shipping & Logistics
– Travel
Areas of expertise:
– Back Office
– Customer Experience
– Data & Analytics
– Finance & Accounting
– Technology & Automation
“As we embark on this exciting journey, our steadfast commitment to our customers remains at the core of everything we do,” said Akhauri. “Our approach ensures rigorous attention to the unique needs and dynamics of those we serve, reinforcing our dedication to driving exceptional business outcomes through our expertise, leveraging AI, data insights, and advanced technology.”
By embracing a global perspective, The DDC Group aims to not only strengthen existing relationships but also to pioneer advancements across diverse markets, adapting proactively to the evolving landscapes and maintaining its position as a trusted partner in success. This move empowers The DDC Group’s team of experts to exceed previous excellence levels through further focused investments in technology, geographic expansion, partnerships, capabilities, and more to produce even greater success for customers.
Akhauri is delivering on his initial promise to propel The DDC Group’s growth trajectory with his proven track record in international P&L management, shaping cross-border mega transactions, strategic alliances, and creating digital-led enterprises. This transformation offers a unique structure to harness the power of data and AI, making them truly game-changing for client enterprises; building the right capabilities through tech-led and people-driven solutions.
“I am proud of the journey DDC has taken over these last 35 years,” said Jan Trevalyan, The DDC Group Chairman of the Board and Co-Founder. “I look forward to the transformation ahead under the guidance of Nimesh and his executive team, as I am confident in their vision.”
This unified global reach introduces opportunities for new prospective partnerships with shared values in service and excellence. As The DDC Group embraces this transition with enthusiasm, the business remains steadfast in its dedication to creating data-driven, goal-oriented solutions that deliver unmatched customer satisfaction.
About The DDC Group:
The DDC Group is a Business Process Management (BPM) company serving clients in the shipping and logistics, energy and utilities, banking and finance, retail and e-commerce, healthcare, and insurance industries. Through a combination of advanced technologies that leverage machine-learning, data and insights, and specialized domain expertise, The DDC Group partners with clients to help optimize business operations and achieve outstanding business outcomes. To learn more, visit theddcgroup.com.
For media inquiries, please contact Sabrina Williams at sabrina.williams@theddcgroup.com.

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