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Wirex announced a partnership with Gateway.fm to scale its ZK-powered WPay network

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10 months ago

February 5, 2024

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LONDON, Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Wirex, a leading Web3 money app, has announced a strategic collaboration with Gateway.fm, a global multi-chain architecture decentralised blockchain infrastructure node provider.

This partnership is set to revolutionise the scalability and efficiency of Wirex’s recently launched WPay Decentralised Payment Network. By teaming up with Gateway.fm and utilising their PaaS, Presto, Wirex wants to scale its Zero-Knowledge (ZK) powered WPay platform.

With Presto, Wirex aims to enhance the network’s transaction throughput, reduce strain on the Ethereum mainnet, and provide users with a smoother experience as they navigate between traditional finance and Web3. It’s a practical step towards making decentralised payments more seamless and efficient for everyone involved.

Key highlights of the partnership:

WPay’s Value Propositions: This partnership reinforces WPay’s key value propositions, including self-custody, digital asset flexibility, uncompromised security, and instant spending. WPay empowers users by providing full control over their assets, easy management of digital assets, the highest security standards, and the ability to use cryptocurrency for everyday transactions.
Private zkEVM Rollup: Gateway.fm will provide Wirex with a private zkEVM (Zero-Knowledge Ethereum Virtual Machine) rollup solution. This technology enhances scalability, cost efficiency, and off-chain transaction processing, ensuring uninterrupted services.
L2 Integration: The integration of L2 (Layer 2) technology facilitated by Gateway.fm’s Presto, powered by Polygon CDK, marks a significant step forward in improving Wirex’s card services.

Wirex’s CEO & Co-founder Pavel Matveev expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, “We are thrilled to partner with Gateway.fm to enhance the scalability and efficiency of our WPay platform. It underscores our dedication to delivering cutting-edge, user-centric solutions. With Presto’s capabilities, we are confident that WPay will continue to redefine the way people use digital assets in their everyday lives.“

The implementation of Gateway.fm’s Presto is expected to bring about substantial improvements in the performance and user experience of WPay. It will enable faster transaction processing, reduced costs, and increased network capacity, all while maintaining the highest standards of security.

Igor Mandrigin, Co-Founder and CTO of Gateway.fm, said: “This partnership gives expression to the power of private zkEVM roll-ups in terms of driving security, scalability and cost efficiencies for important real-world use cases. By leveraging our Platform-as-a-Service Presto, Wirex’s growing user base can now access streamlined blockchain-enhanced financial services, and we look forward to broadening the scope of this partnership in the months ahead.”

Cuautemoc Weber, Co-Founder and CEO of Gateway.fm said: “We’re thrilled to partner with Wirex and expand the benefits of our Presto solution to over six million users across the world. The synergies between Gateway.fm and Wirex are clear – much like how we’re abstracting the complexity of blockchain infrastructure, Wirex is simplifying the process of buying, selling and spending digital assets. The compound effect of these missions will be huge for facilitating mainstream Web3 adoption.”

Wirex and Gateway.fm are excited to embark on this journey together, and they anticipate that this partnership will further strengthen Wirex’s position as a leader in the cryptocurrency space.

For more information about WPay and to sign up for early access, please visit WPay Website: https://www.wpaychain.com/.

Notes to editors:

About Wirex

Wirex is a prominent UK-based digital payments platform with over 6 million customers spread across 130 countries. It offers secure accounts, making it easy for users to store, purchase, and exchange multiple currencies seamlessly.

As a principal member of both Visa and Mastercard, Wirex goes beyond traditional services, embracing the evolving trends of Web3 to provide mainstream access to digital finance and wealth management.

Having processed transactions totalling $20 billion, Wirex aims to contribute to the adoption of a cashless society by facilitating straightforward transactions in various currencies worldwide. Wirex is simplifying digital payments, making it more accessible and convenient for people across the globe.

About Gateway.fm

Gateway.fm is a global distributed multi-chain decentralised blockchain infrastructure node provider. They build the next generation of Web3 infrastructure and tooling products. Their expertise in blockchain, fintech and telecom helps them to create innovative solutions and lead the Web3 space.

For more information, please contact:
Diana Velychko,
+380666186191,
diana.velychko@wirexapp.com
[email protected]

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7th CIIE Successfully Wraps: Highlights by the Numbers

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6 hours ago

November 28, 2024

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SHANGHAI, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The 7^th China International Import Expo (CIIE) drew to a successful close on November 10th in Shanghai. While many intangible achievements and connections were made, this year’s data shows how the Expo achieved unprecedented success in global participation and business opportunities. Tentative deals totaled USD 80.01 billion, marking a 2 percent increase from the previous year.

Vibrant Participation from around the World

As a crucial platform for global collaboration, the 7^th CIIE invited 77 countries and international organizations from five continents for the Comprehensive Country Exhibition. Participants incorporated unique cultures, national identities, and modern technology into booth designs, with an impressive lineup of over 200 captivating events hosted at the booths. A total of 3,496 companies from 129 countries and regions participated in the Enterprise & Business Exhibition, including 1,585 companies from 104 countries in the Belt and Road Initiative, 1,106 companies from 13 countries in the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, and 132 exhibitors from 35 least developed countries.

Wide Range of Cutting-Edge Innovations and Debuts

Innovative achievements and diverse debuts have consistently been a major highlight from each edition of the expo. At the 7^th CIIE, the Innovation Incubation Special Section showcased 360 innovative projects from 34 countries and regions, supporting the development of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and startups. In addition, multinational companies introduced 450 new products, services, and technologies, including over 100 global launches, 40 Asia premieres, and over 200 China debuts, unlocking momentum for new drivers of consumer demand.

International Perspectives and Collaborative Dialogues at the HQF

Serving as an important platform for international communication, the Hongqiao International Economic Forum (HQF) becomes a focal point of attention at each edition of the CIIE. Focusing on trending topics, the 7^th HQF attracted over 8,600 registrations and convened more than 300 globally renowned experts and leaders in politics, business, and academia. The 7^th HQF also released the World Openness Report 2024 alongside the World Openness Index, delivering a message of openness and fostering international cooperation.

The 7^th China International Import Expo was undoubtedly a complete success, demonstrating its significant role as a stage for advancing global cooperation. With preparations for the 8^th CIIE actively underway, the expo continues to expand opportunities for global trade and economic cooperation, warmly inviting countries and enterprises from abroad to join!

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Europi Property Group AB (publ) successfully issues senior unsecured green bonds

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6 hours ago

November 28, 2024

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STOCKHOLM, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ —

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Europi Property Group AB (publ) (“Europi” or the “Company“) has successfully issued senior unsecured green bonds of EUR 50m under a framework of up to EUR 100m and a tenor of three years (the “Green Bonds“). The Green Bonds have a floating interest of 3M Euribor plus 500 basis points per annum. Europi intends to list the Green Bonds on the sustainable bond list of Nasdaq Stockholm within 12 months and Nasdaq Transfer Market within 60 days, with an ambition to have the Green Bonds admitted to trading within 30 days.

An amount corresponding to the net proceeds from the Green Bonds will be used in accordance with the Company’s green finance framework (the “Green Finance Framework“).

Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB (publ) and ABG Sundal Collier AB have acted as advisors in relation to the issue of the Green Bonds. Vinge has acted as legal counsel in relation to the issue of the Green Bonds.

More information regarding the Green Finance Framework and Sustainalytics’ second party opinion can be found at https://europi.se/bond-investors/

For further information, please contact:
Jonathan Willén, CEO, [email protected]
+46 (0) 8 411 55 77

About Europi (www.europi.se)
Europi Property Group, founded in 2019, is a pan-European real estate investment company headquartered in Stockholm (with an office also in London) investing discretionary capital across all sectors with a flexible investment strategy. Europi has since inception completed public and private transactions of more than €700m in gross asset value alongside its established network of local operating partners and completed four successful exists. By combining a truly entrepreneurial, active ownership approach with focus on social and environmental sustainability, Europi generates long term value and positive impact for all stakeholders.

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Bybit x Block Scholes Derivatives Report: ETH Outperforms BTC

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6 hours ago

November 28, 2024

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DUBAI, UAE, Nov. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, in collaboration with Blocks Scholes, released the latest weekly derivatives analytics report and uncovered signals indicating ETH’s rise above BTC in the past week.

Fueled by news of current U.S. SEC Chair Gary Gensler’s departure at the end of the Biden administration’s term, ETH performance has positively surprised investors. In particular, open interest in ETH perpetual has been on the rise. Several large-cap altcoins also benefited from Gensler’s announcement, anticipating less scrutiny upcoming January.

Key Insights:

ETH outperformed BTC in open interest: Perpetual swap data has seen a gradual decline in BTC open interest while ETH contracts increased. ETH has also been taking a bigger share of daily trading volumes in the past 6-month time frame despite an overall slower market this week. The optimism could be attributed to hopeful investors’ expectation of a more crypto-friendly SEC Chair after Gensler’s last day on Jan. 20, 2025.

BTC price in retreat: BTC price’s ebbing from the $100K mark has flattened the ATM volatility term structure, with short-tenor options dipping below 60%. This mirrors a pattern observed since the U.S. election. Lower realized volatility explains the drop, while open interest in calls and puts remains unchanged, demands for short-term options this week have stagnated.

ETH options – bullish sentiment in moderation: ETH options show slightly more bullish sentiment than BTC options. Markets have recalibrated after the post-election high, but call options remain in the lead in both trading volumes and open interests.

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Bybit is the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving over 50 million users. Established in 2018, Bybit provides a professional platform where crypto investors and traders can find an ultra-fast matching engine, 24/7 customer service, and multilingual community support. Bybit is a proud partner of Formula One’s reigning Constructors’ and Drivers’ champions: the Oracle Red Bull Racing team.

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