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Celosia Therapeutics Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1b Clinical Trial of CTx1000 in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis

CTx1000 designed to clear pathological TDP-43 protein, a central driver of ALS

SYDNEY, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Celosia Therapeutics, an Australian biotech company developing advanced gene therapies for neurodegenerative diseases, today announced dosing of the first participant in its Phase 1b KOANEWA trial evaluating CTx1000, an investigational genetic medicine targeting pathological forms of the TDP-43 protein in people with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), also known as motor neuron disease (MND). The study is being conducted at the Neurology Department of Macquarie University Hospital in Sydney, Australia.

Dr Kathryn Sunn, Chief Executive Officer at Celosia Therapeutics, said: ALS is a progressive and ultimately fatal neurodegenerative disease with limited therapeutic options. The initiation of dosing in the KOANEWA study marks an important milestone for Celosia and, most importantly, for the ALS community. Treating the first patient begins the clinical evaluation of this genetic medicine and represents a meaningful step toward a potential disease‑modifying therapy for people living with ALS

KOANEWA is a first-in-human, open-label Phase 1b clinical trial, designed to evaluate the safety and tolerability of a single administration of CTx1000 in participants with ALS [ClinicalTrials.gov]. In addition to safety outcomes, the study will profile biomarkers and clinical measures as seconday exploratoty efficacy endpoints.

Prof Lars Ittner, Chief Medical Officer at Celosia and Director of the Macquarie University Dementia Research Centre, said: “This study is a major milestone for our research program, advancing a novel disease-modifying therapeutic strategy into the clinic that, for the first time, directly targets a fundamental disease mechanism in ALS—the pathological accumulation of TDP-43. Evaluating CTx1000 in people living with ALS will enable us to assess the safety of this approach while also exploring its potential to therapeutically address one of the key drivers of disease.”

About CTx1000

In February 2024, Professors Lars Ittner and Professor Yazi Ke reported a groundbreaking discovery in the prestigious journal Neuron, which has been exclusively licensed to Celosia. Their work identified a unique binder to TDP-43, the key pathological protein implicated in ALS. Building on this discovery, Ittner and Ke developed the genetic medicine CTx1000, designed to selectively bind and clear toxic forms of TDP-43. In multiple preclinical ALS models, CTx1000 halted disease progression, including at advanced stages, and in some cases partially reversed disease manifestations.

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Ordering Both ESR and CRP Lab Tests Could Save Hospitals Millions Per Year — New Study Challenges Notion the Tests are Interchangeable

Peer-reviewed economic analysis finds a combined ESR + CRP testing strategy reduces misdiagnoses and delivers net cost savings compared to CRP alone

SMITHFIELD, R.I., March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ —

ESR and CRP are complementary
ESR and CRP are complementary

The $9.95 Million Question: Is ESR Worth Keeping?

A new ALCOR Scientific sponsored peer-reviewed study published in ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research makes a powerful economic case for retaining erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) testing alongside C-reactive protein (CRP) for managing patients with inflammatory conditions — directly challenging calls to eliminate ESR in the name of cost savings. 

The study found that combining ESR with CRP reduces misdiagnoses and generates substantial net cost savings compared to ordering CRP alone.

For a representative 739-bed academic medical center in the United States, the analysis projects net annual savings of $9.95 million from reduced follow-up costs associated with misdiagnoses — driven primarily by avoided unnecessary workup from false positives associated with CRP.

ESR and CRP Are Not the Same Test

Critics of combined testing have argued that ESR and CRP are redundant. This study challenges that assumption head-on.

“The kinetics of CRP and ESR are fundamentally different,” the authors note. CRP rises rapidly within hours of acute inflammation and normalizes within days. ESR, by contrast, increases more slowly over 24–48 hours and remains elevated longer — making it especially valuable for detecting chronic and subacute inflammatory conditions like polymyalgia rheumatica, giant cell arteritis, lupus, and certain malignancies.

These biological differences mean the two tests provide complementary, not redundant, clinical information. Using both — when interpreted correctly — improves diagnostic accuracy in ways that a single test cannot replicate.

Why This Research Matters

The findings arrive at a pivotal moment in value-based care. The former “Choosing Wisely” initiative pressured hospitals to cut “redundant” laboratory testing, with ESR frequently cited as a target. This initiative began when ESR was still a manual test – not fully automated like it is today – and when there was minimal evidence on the financial impact to health systems.

Automated ESR is reimbursed in the US at just $2.70 per test – less than a cup of coffee – and fully automated testing no longer burdens the clinical laboratory with hands-on time. The incremental investment is minimal when tested alongside CRP. The return — in the form of avoided misdiagnoses and their downstream follow-up costs — is orders of magnitude greater. Lab testing costs are typically well below the reimbursement rate, further strengthening the cost effectiveness of ESR.

“Modern ESR analyzers are fast, automated, and inexpensive,” the authors write. “The older argument that ESR is burdensome to laboratory resources no longer holds. The question is whether the diagnostic value justifies the cost — and for the ESR + CRP strategy, the answer is clearly yes.”

Study Design and Scope

The study used a decision-tree economic model simulating cohorts of 100 patients, evaluated from the U.S. healthcare system payer perspective. Eight conditions were analyzed: rheumatoid arthritis, inflammatory bowel disease, periprosthetic joint infection, giant cell arteritis, pancreatitis, infection, autoimmune disorders, and cancer.

Sensitivity and specificity data were drawn from published clinical literature. Costs were sourced from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services reimbursement rates (ESR: $2.70; CRP: $5.18). Follow-up costs for misdiagnoses were derived from U.S. clinical guidelines and validated by clinicians.

Results were robust across scenario analyses varying test costs, follow-up costs, and diagnostic accuracy inputs.

Takeaway

It turns out cutting ESR to save money has the opposite effect. When ESR and CRP are used together, misdiagnoses fall and follow-up costs fall with them. ESR is fast, automated, and cheap. The argument for dropping it doesn’t hold up when the cost to the overall health system is evaluated.

If testing ESR and CRP together – two fully automated, low cost markers of inflammation – helps reduce misdiagnoses, why does the push to reduce ESR testing persist? The real world impact of testing ESR and CRP alongside each other depends on the institution, disease, patient population, disease prevalence, and so on. However, keeping a time-tested, clinically valuable test that costs payers just $2.70 in order to help prevent unnecessary follow up testing just makes sense.

About the Study

Citation: Yarnoff B, Morris W, Zivaripiran H, McCutcheon M, Koshy T. “Economic Evaluation of Combined Testing Strategies Using Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and C-Reactive Protein Tests.” ClinicoEconomics and Outcomes Research. 2026;18:578961. DOI: 10.2147/CEOR.S578961

Funding: This study was sponsored by ALCOR Scientific LLC.

Media Contact
Lexa Sullivan, ALCOR Scientific
Email: lsullivan@alcorscientific.com
Full study available open-access at https://doi.org/10.2147/CEOR.S578961

 

Habitat for Humanity launches Let’s Open the Door campaign to drive awareness of global housing need

ATLANTA, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — A home is the foundation on which we build our lives. It leads to better health, education and well-being, more economic growth and less poverty. Yet every day, 1 in 3 people around the world wake up without the security of a safe, affordable home.

 

In 2026, Habitat marks 50 years of building with families and communities, making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Through its Let’s Open the Door global campaign, Habitat will bring awareness about the need to create better access to affordable and sustainable housing and how we can work together to open more doors.

The housing crisis is one of the most urgent global challenges. Knowing the importance a home has on families and its impact on communities, today with our partners, Habitat for Humanity is launching its Let’s Open the Door global campaign to bring awareness of the worldwide housing crisis and to rally people everywhere to take action.

This year, Habitat marks 50 years of bringing people together to build prosperous and healthy communities. Drawing upon this milestone, Habitat’s Let’s Open the Door campaign, supported by State Farm, Whirlpool, Lowe’s, and Wells Fargo will address the global housing need and bring this urgency forward through pop-up installations, on-the-ground builds, and digital storytelling across more than 60 countries.

“Housing has been the core of Habitat’s work for 50 years. As a leader in global housing, Habitat understands the keys that will unlock our vision of a world where everyone has a decent place to live,” said Jonathan Reckford, chief executive officer of Habitat for Humanity International. “With the support of our partners, the Let’s Open the Door campaign will create awareness of the need to increase better access to affordable and sustainable housing, and everyone can play a part. Whether by lending your voice, your time, or your talents, you can help advance housing access, affordability and sustainable solutions, and help open the doors to homeownership for more families around the world.”

On April 1, Habitat will launch the first major U.S. activation of the Let’s Open the Door campaign. Home is the Key, Habitat’s annual fundraising and awareness initiative, inspires partners, advocates, and communities to advance innovative housing solutions across the U.S. Sponsored by Lowe’s, Blizzard Entertainment, and Colgate-Palmolive, the monthlong initiative will ignite a movement to open doors to equitable homeownership and stronger, more resilient communities. During April, five local Habitat affiliates – Greater Indy Habitat for Humanity, Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County, Habitat for Humanity New York City and Westchester County, Habitat for Humanity Seattle-King & Kittitas Counties, and Habitat for Humanity of Washington, D.C. & Northern Virginia – will host events including panel discussions with distinguished housing experts and home dedications to demonstrate the power of collective action and continued commitment to creating housing solutions in the U.S.

“We have been avid supporters of Habitat for more than two decades, both on and off the build site. In that time, we have seen firsthand the transformative power a home can have on a family,” said Habitat Humanitarians Drew and Jonathan Scott. “But we also know that it takes more than building to solve the global housing crisis. We are honored to support and participate in Habitat’s Home is the Key initiative once again to bring awareness of this growing need, and we stand ready to work alongside everyone to ensure more families have a safe place to call home.”

This spring, Habitat is also launching an experiential tour across 10 global cities to call attention to housing and celebrate the organization’s decades-long impact. Habitat will seek to spark curiosity and conversations by “popping up” open doors in select markets, each featuring powerful impact and family stories, symbolizing the opportunity an open door brings in the community. Cities include New York, N.Y.; Washington D.C.; Orlando, Fla.; Mexico City, Mexico; Atlanta, Ga.; London, U.K.; Houston, Texas; Los Angeles, Calif.; Oakland, Calif.; and Chicago, Ill. Each door will point visitors to our campaign presence and a digital door experience on habitat.org.

Since 1976, Habitat for Humanity has helped more than 65 million people around the world build, improve or finance places to call home. As we cross the threshold into our next 50 years, Habitat is focused on building a world where everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Everyone should have the opportunity to envision their future on their own terms, and it all starts with an open door. Give, volunteer, speak up, get involved. Because a better future starts with home. To learn more about the Let’s Open the Door campaign and how to get involved, visit www.habitat.org/open-door.

About Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity is a movement of people in your local area and around the world, working together to build more prosperous and vibrant communities by making sure everyone has a safe, affordable place to call home. Since our founding in 1976 as a Christian organization, together we have helped more than 65 million people globally build their futures on their own terms through access to decent housing. We’ve done that by working alongside people of all walks of life to build, repair and finance their homes, by innovating new ways of building and financing, and by advocating for policies that make constructing and accessing housing easier for everyone. Together, we build homes, communities and hope. To learn more, visit habitat.org.

Habitat for Humanity kicked off the first stop of its door pop-up experiential tour in Garibaldi Plaza in New York, N.Y. Popping up in select cities around the world, the open doors invite the public to experience the impact housing has on communities and spark conversations about why home matters.
Habitat for Humanity kicked off the first stop of its door pop-up experiential tour in Garibaldi Plaza in New York, N.Y. Popping up in select cities around the world, the open doors invite the public to experience the impact housing has on communities and spark conversations about why home matters.

 

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Designed for Impossible: I.S.T Showcases Space-Proven Polyimide Technologies at SATShow Week 2026

WASHINGTON, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — I.S.T Corporation will showcase its advanced polyimide material portfolio at SATShow Week 2026 (March 24–26, Walter E. Washington Convention Center), featuring TORMED®, a transparent polyimide film validated in low Earth orbit (LEO), and IMIDETEX®, a next-generation composite material engineered for extreme environments.

TORMED® has successfully completed one year of exposure testing in low Earth orbit aboard the International Space Station (ISS), conducted by the Austrian Academy of Sciences. In parallel, the material has been designed into commercial satellite solar cell programs, transitioning from orbital validation to operational deployment.

TORMED®: Transparent Polyimide Film for Space Applications

TORMED®, I.S.T’s core exhibit, is developed using the company’s proprietary polyimide synthesis technology. Designed to withstand the harsh conditions of space, TORMED® offers a rare combination of:

  • High optical transparency
  • Radiation and UV resistance
  • Ultra-low outgassing
  • Low dielectric constant
  • Excellent thermal cycling resistance
  • Mechanical flexibility

These characteristics enable both durability and design flexibility in the next-generation spacecraft.

Unlocking New Satellite Architectures

At SATShow Week 2026, I.S.T highlights key applications where TORMED® expands what is possible in satellite design:

1. Solar Panel Coverlays
TORMED® films maximize power generation while extending operational life by UV-coated variants, provide superior transparency, UV durability, lightweight performance, and flexibility.

2. Optical Solar Reflectors (OSR)
With unfading transparency and strong adhesion, TORMED® delivers long-term optical stability for thermal control surfaces on satellite bodies.

3. Flexible Transparent Antennas
Leveraging its high-temperature resistance, TORMED® enables the integration of flexible transparent antennas directly onto solar panels and satellite structures. This allows functionality to be embedded into surfaces without compromising performance.

IMIDETEX®: Precision Control Beyond Conventional Composites

Alongside TORMED®, I.S.T will present IMIDETEX®, an advanced polyimide-based composite material that enables new levels of structural precision and performance.

Visitors will also experience how IMIDETEX® composite materials offer:

  • High dimensional stability
  • Precise thermal expansion control
  • Excellent vibration damping
  • Flexible integration into advanced composite designs

Key features of IMIDETEX® include:

  • Lower density than carbon fiber for lighter, more efficient structures
  • Negative CTE for precise thermal dimensional stability
  • Superior RF transparency compared with glass fiber
  • Excellent vibration damping for dynamic environments
  • High impact resistance for enhanced durability

Expanding the Design Space for Space

By combining optical performance, structural control, and environmental resilience, TORMED® and IMIDETEX® enable satellite engineers to move beyond traditional trade-offs and integrate more capability into less mass with greater reliability.

Visit I.S.T Corporation at SATShow Week 2026

At Booth 2637, join us from March 24 to 26, 2026, at Walter E. Washington Convention Center for immersive presentations of TORMED® and IMIDETEX® ground-breaking technologies.

Media inquiry: I.S.T Corporation Business Development Team
+81 077 543 2211
Mail to: tormedfilms@istcorp.jp

About Industrial Summit Technology Corp.
Founded in 1983 in Shiga, Japan, I.S.T established its U.S. corporation, Industrial Summit Technology Corp., in 2000 in Parlin, New Jersey (in the DuPont site). Through the acquisition of the Pyre-ML and SKYBOND businesses, I.S.T has expanded its operations into R&D, manufacturing, and selling polyimide products for a wide range of industries. I.S.T continues to create new value through advanced technological development and provides innovative solutions to the global market.

More About I.S.T:

https://www.istcorp.jp/en/

More About TORMED®:

https://www.tormedfilms.com/

https://www.istcorp.jp/en/industrial_material/tormed/

More About IMIDETEX®️:
https://www.imidetex.com/

ISX Financial EU Plc Announces Corporate Name Change to Xryma Plc

NICOSIA, Cyprus, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ISX Financial EU Plc, an EEA-authorised Electronic Money Institution (EMI) authorised by the Central Bank of Cyprus, announced that its shareholders have approved the change of the company’s name to Xryma Plc, effective immediately.

The name change reflects the evolution of the Group’s activities and its positioning as a broader financial technology and infrastructure provider operating across multiple markets and service lines.

Xryma is derived from the Greek word “χρήμα” (pronounced as chryma), meaning money or a thing of value. The new name underscores both the Company’s Hellenic foundations and its role within the global payments ecosystem.

Christakis Taoushanis, Non-Executive Chairman of Xryma Plc, commented:

“This marks an important milestone in the development of the Group. The transition to Xryma reflects both our origins and the scale of our ambition. As our business has expanded beyond a single operating entity into a broader ecosystem of regulated services, infrastructure, and technology, it is important that our corporate identity accurately reflects that scope. Xryma provides a foundation that aligns with our long-term strategy and our commitment to delivering secure, reliable, and compliant products and services in the payments ecosystem.”

The change of name applies to the Group’s parent entity, ISX Financial EU Plc, which will now operate as Xryma Plc, the public company.

The Group’s principal EEA authorised EMI’s name, ISX Financial®, will remain unchanged and will continue to serve its customers with exceptional financial products, whilst maintaining its regulatory obligations.

Nikogiannis (John) Karantzis, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Xryma Plc, added:

“Our strategic priorities remain consistent. The Group continues to focus on disciplined growth and operational resilience, delivering long-term value to its shareholders. The introduction of the name Xryma complements this direction, while maintaining continuity across our financial and regulatory framework. Xryma’s subsidiaries will continue to trade under the ‘ISX Financial’ brand when servicing our electronic money and payment services customers, with Xryma being in reference to our corporate activities.

The new corporate identity will be implemented progressively across the Group’s communications, website, and official documentation over the coming weeks.

Xryma Plc remains committed to providing customers and partners across Europe and beyond with secure, scalable, and innovative financial products and services.

For further information and official announcements, please visit: www.xryma.com.

 

 

Hitem3D v2.0 Debuts as Image-to-3D Platforms Diverge by Production Readiness

SINGAPORE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Math Magic recently introduced Hitem3D v2.0, the newest version of its AI-powered image-to-3D platform, as image-based 3D generation tools increasingly differentiate themselves by production readiness and workflow focus. The update aims to streamline photo-to-model conversion while maintaining compatibility with professional production environments.

Hitem3D’s latest release emphasizes fabrication readiness, with integrated geometry and texture generation within a unified workflow designed to improve surface consistency and downstream compatibility before printing. The platform also supports multi-view reconstruction and high-resolution output tiers up to 1536³ Pro.

Some AI modeling tools in the category are oriented more toward artist-driven workflows, prioritizing post-processing flexibility such as retopology, rigging, and mesh editing inside traditional 3D pipelines.


Resolution ceiling and output intent

According to product documentation, Hitem3D’s higher resolution tiers are designed to preserve micro-surface detail important for physical manufacturing.

By contrast, certain artist-focused platforms emphasize editable base meshes that creators can further refine inside conventional modeling software.

This distinction reflects different optimization goals:

  • fabrication pipelines prioritize geometric integrity
  • artist pipelines prioritize editability and creative control

Multi-view reconstruction and structural coherence

Hitem3D supports up to four reference images to address the “blind spot” problem common in single-image reconstruction. Cross-referencing multiple angles can help maintain proportional consistency and reduce unsupported mesh elements.

Many creator-oriented workflows rely more heavily on downstream manual editing, which may offer flexibility for stylized asset development but can introduce additional steps for users preparing models for fabrication.

Choosing based on production goals

Published guidance suggests that different AI 3D platforms increasingly align with different use cases.

Hitem3D is commonly applied to:

  • figurine manufacturing
  • portrait bust creation
  • CNC and 3D printing workflows

Other AI modeling tools are more frequently used for:

  • game character pipelines
  • stylized assets
  • artist-driven creative production

As the AI 3D sector continues to evolve, the choice of platform is increasingly determined not by headline capability alone, but by how closely a tool aligns with a creator’s end-to-end workflow.

Hitem3D v2.0 is now available worldwide. Learn more about Hitem3D v2.0 and explore sample outputs at hitem3d.ai and hitem3d.ai/3dprinting/use-case.

About Hitem3D
Hitem3D, pioneered by Math Magic (founded 2024), converts single or multi-view images into production-ready 3D models for 3D printing, industrial design, and game asset creation. The platform serves users in more than 150 countries and integrates into professional digital production workflows.

Global family office leaders gather for Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit


HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 23 March 2026 – A principal dinner was held by the Government this evening (March 23), bringing together about 130 family office decision-makers from Asia, Europe, the Americas, Oceania, and Africa to set the stage for the fourth edition of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong (WGHK) Summit themed “Building Lasting Legacies”, which will take place tomorrow (March 24).

The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, speaks at the principal dinner of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit today (March 23).
The Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, speaks at the principal dinner of the Wealth for Good in Hong Kong Summit today (March 23).

“For many, the future may feel less certain, more complex, than it did when we were at this event a year ago. But rest assured: Hong Kong stands strong and unwavering – a city where capital, institutions and families can keep a firm footing, even as the world around them is shifting,” the Chief Executive, Mr John Lee, said in his welcome remarks. “More and more family offices are turning to Hong Kong. We are now home to over 3 380 single family offices – a 25 per cent increase in the past two years. More than half of them have second-generation members, or beyond, in leadership roles. This reflects the confidence that ultra-high-net-worth families have in Hong Kong as a base for wealth transfer between generations.”

The night was highlighted by a magnificent “human-robot lion dance” performance at the start, where traditional lion dancers performed alongside agile robot dogs, bringing the stage to life through vivid movements. The display was a seamless blend of cultural heritage and cutting-edge technology, embodying Hong Kong’s spirit of embracing both tradition and innovation, while echoing the Summit’s focus on frontier themes such as AI and robotics.

Set against a vibrant blend of heritage and innovation, attendees of the principal dinner had an enjoyable night filled with great food and lively exchanges. They were also impressed by the fascinating world-famous Hong Kong skyline, glamourised by photo spots decorated with neon light and retro Hong Kong vibes set up at an open area of the venue. The beautiful night scene created a more relaxing atmosphere for them to connect and share their ideas of bringing social impacts with their wealth.

Tomorrow, family office decision makers and successors from around the world will engage in thought leadership by speakers on three core themes – “Strategic Asset Management for Family Legacy”, “Cultural Value Foundation for a Thriving Market”, and “Smart Tech Innovation Driving Capital Appreciation”- as well as a fireside chat on “Sports and Philanthropy” at the WGHK Summit. These conversations aim to inspire participants in various ways towards building legacies, reinforcing Hong Kong’s status as the premier hub for global family offices for legacy planning and value creation.

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Bybit Launches Peru-Exclusive Promotion Offering Up to 17 USDT for PEN Deposits and Trading

DUBAI, UAE, March 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Bybit, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has introduced a limited-time promotional campaign for users in Peru that offers the opportunity to earn up to 17 USDT in rewards through qualifying Peruvian sol (PEN) fiat deposits and trading activity.

The promotion runs from now through April 3, 2026, and encourages users to participate in fiat deposits and cryptocurrency trading on the platform. Eligible participants can unlock tiered USDT rewards by completing specified deposit and trading volume milestones during the event period.

Participants may earn rewards by completing a series of independent tasks tied to both deposit amounts and accumulated trading volume. Users who deposit at least PEN 400 and reach a minimum trading volume of 100 USDT qualify for a reward of 2 USDT. A deposit of at least PEN 2,000 combined with trading volume of at least 500 USDT qualifies for a reward of 5 USDT. Users who deposit at least PEN 4,000 and reach a trading volume of at least 1,000 USDT are eligible to receive 10 USDT.

Each task can be completed once per user and may be completed in any order. Users who successfully complete all three tasks during the promotional period may earn a maximum combined reward of 17 USDT.

The campaign is open exclusively to eligible users in Peru who have completed Individual Identity Verification Level 1 or Business Verification on the platform. Participants must meet both the deposit and trading requirements for each task within the event window to qualify for the corresponding reward.

Patricio Mesri, Country Manager for Spanish-speaking LATAM at Bybit, said the campaign reflects the company’s broader commitment to expanding access to digital asset services in Latin America.

“Our expansion into Peru, Colombia, and Chile highlights how quickly crypto adoption is accelerating across Latin America,” Mesri said. “By supporting local currencies, we connect blockchain technology with the real economy and make digital assets easier to use in everyday life. We are building regional infrastructure, and this is only the beginning.”

Rewards from the Peru promotion will be distributed to eligible users’ Rewards Hub accounts within 14 working days after the event concludes. Recipients will have 14 days from the time of distribution to claim their rewards.

Bybit has been expanding its footprint across Latin America through localized payment integrations and regional partnerships. In Peru, the company has introduced crypto payment capabilities through Bybit Pay, which supports transactions through widely used local digital wallets including Yape and Plin, allowing users to complete payments using familiar mobile payment methods while cryptocurrency is converted to Peruvian sol at the point of transaction.


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