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· 4 min read

Get ready, swimming fans! The World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) are just on the horizon and will showcase your favourite athletes and rising swimming stars. This year, World Aquatics and blockchain payment sponsor UPCX are bringing you closer to the action, allowing you to vote to help recognise standout performances across the 2024 World Aquatics Swimming season through a digital fan engagement initiative powered by UPCX's industry-leading blockchain technology.

UPCX and World Aquatics 2024 Partnership

At this year’s World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) – Budapest 2024, World Aquatics and UPCX are having fans help choose the male and female UPCX Breakout Athletes from the 2024 World Aquatics Swimming season.

From 10-14 December, fans can vote on the UPCX Fan Engagement App (download here) for shortlisted athletes who have made a surprise or breakthrough performance at either the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 or Swimming Championships (25m) in Budapest.

The shortlist will feature athletes who are entirely new on the international scene as well as those who have performed solidly over previous years, now taking a significant step forward to the elite.

The World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) marks the grand finale of an extraordinary year that includes the World Aquatics Championships in Doha, the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, and the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup. This season culminates with an exciting fan-driven initiative celebrating breakout swimming performances. The top male and female breakout athletes will each be awarded a prize of USD 10,000 during a special ceremony before the final session of the competition in Hungary’s vibrant capital, Budapest.


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World Aquatics Executive Director Brent Nowicki welcomed the initiative:

“We are excited to have UPCX facilitate this digital fan engagement campaign at the culmination of an exciting 25m season. World Aquatics and our athletes have proven ourselves to be innovators. We always seek the latest technologies to improve performance and engagement with our audiences. This collaboration is consistent with how we embrace innovation and look forward to awarding the breakout swimming stars in Budapest.”


UPCX Chief Marketing Officer, Mr. Koki Sato, shared his enthusiasm for this season’s World Cup and the UPCX Breakout Athlete Award, stating:

"As an official sponsor of the World Aquatics Swimming Championships in Budapest, we are honoured to support this prestigious event. This partnership allows us to elevate global awareness of UPCX and showcase how blockchain technology can create real-world value. Through initiatives such as digital fan engagement, we’re eager to showcase how blockchain can revolutionise fan interactions, bringing them closer to the sports they are passionate about. We are excited to play an integral role to drive the future of fan engagement."


Don’t miss your chance to support the future swimming stars by voting for your favourite breakout athlete of the year!


Additional Information | UPCX Breakout Athlete Awards​

When is the voting period?​

The voting period runs from 10-14 December.

Which athletes are shortlisted for the voting?​

The shortlist will feature athletes who in 2024 are entirely new on the international scene as well as those who have performed solidly over previous years, now taking a significant step forward to the elite.

An initial selection based on performance at the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 will be posted to the app. Additional athletes will be added based on performance during the upcoming World Aquatics Swimming Championships.

How do I vote?​

Download the UPCX Breakout Athlete application here, then vote for your favourite eligible male and female athlete. Each registration will grant two votes per gender. Remember, additional athletes will be added during the World Aquatics Swimming Championships so save those votes!

Will there be an awards ceremony?​

The UPCX Breakout Athlete Awards will be presented on 15 December 2024, just before the final evening session of the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) in Budapest. The male and female winners will each receive a USD 10,000 cash prize.

Who can I contact with registration questions?​

Please email the UPCX team via pr@upcx.io for any questions.

· 5 min read

PAYCLE INC. (hereinafter referred to as “PAYCLE”), whose mission is to create a better future through the use of technology, UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “UPCX”), which develops an open-source payment system based on a high-speed blockchain optimized for payment and financial services, and the Japan Society of Next Generation Sensor Technology (hereinafter referred to as “Next Generation Sensor Society”), which supports the practical application of sensors and contributes to the advancement of industry and science, have formed a business partnership in October 2024 to enable secure and efficient data management and analysis through the integration of blockchain technology. Through this partnership, the three companies aim to collaborate and provide innovative solutions across a wide range of fields.

Background of the Partnership​

The Next Generation Sensor Society is composed of leading companies and research institutions in the industry, working towards the standardization of next generation sensor technologies and the development of new application fields. In addition, UPCX provides a payment platform utilizing the high-speed blockchain technology developed by PAYCLE, aiming to improve data management and payment solutions through the use of blockchain. UPCX has achieved 100,000 transactions per second (TPS) and has the potential for further expansion. When processing vast amounts of data generated by IoT devices on a blockchain, high processing power and scalability are required. UPCX’s technology, which meets these requirements, will be used. Through this partnership, the three companies will combine sensor technology, blockchain technology, and payment solutions to achieve enhanced data traceability and security.

Overview of Partnership​

In this partnership, PAYCLE’s blockchain technology and UPCX’s blockchain payment solutions will be integrated with the next generation sensor technologies promoted by the SUCS Consortium, part of the Next Generation Sensor Society. This integration will strengthen data traceability and security, enabling the development of new applications in a wide range of fields, including IoT and smart cities.

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Comment from Masafumi Murakami, CEO of PAYCLE INC.​

“We are very pleased that this partnership will allow us to maximize the synergy between sensor technology and blockchain technology, contributing to enhanced data security and transparency. Our goal is for our technology to help create a safer and more efficient society for the future.”

Comment from Makoto Nakano, CEO of UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD.​

“I believe the combination of sensor technology and blockchain technology will bring significant innovation, especially in the fields of IoT and data management. We are honored to collaborate with PAYCLE and the Next Generation Sensor Society to provide a new technological foundation for data processing and traceability.”

Comment from Akira Kobayashi, Chairman of Japan Society of Next Generation Sensor Technology​

“Sensor technology plays a crucial role in future social infrastructure, including IoT and smart cities. This partnership with PAYCLE and UPCX brings new possibilities for the secure management and utilization of sensing data through blockchain technology. We expect this collaboration to add value to sensing data and further promote the advancement of industries and the digitalization of society.”

Future Outlook​

Going forward, PAYCLE, UPCX, and the Next Generation Sensor Society will continue to work together on joint research and development, with plans to announce new projects and solutions. Through these efforts, the companies aim to drive the evolution of digital technologies across various industries and build a robust ecosystem that can respond to global markets.

About PAYCLE INC.​

PAYCLE INC. is involved in research and development in the fields of “blockchain,” “fintech,” “AI,” and ”quantum-resistant cryptography algorithms.” Since its founding in 2018, PAYCLE’s mission has been to harness technology to create a better future.

About UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD.​

UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD. develops the open-source payment system “UPCX,” which utilizes high-speed blockchain technology. Our mission is to provide payment systems that meet the ever-evolving needs of society, making payments more enjoyable and exciting.

White Paper:
https://upcx.io/whitepaper/

Linktree:
https://link3.to/upcx

About Japan Society of Next Generation Sensor Technology​

The Next Generation Sensor Society was established in 1989 with the goal of promoting and advancing sensor technology to support the cross-sectoral research and development of sensors and actuators in Japan. It primarily contributes to creating opportunities for researchers and engineers from universities, research institutions, manufacturers, and users to exchange information and connect with needs, seeds, and use cases across different organizations. The society hosts symposiums to discuss emerging technologies, seminars to understand the latest trends in current technologies, research meetings for mutual training, technical tutorials for new employees, and project research groups to contribute to the creation and development of new industries. It also organizes a comprehensive symposium, exhibition space, and free consultation booth on sensor technologies at the “Sensor Actuator Micro-Nano/Week,” an annual event held alongside the “Sensor Expo Japan” organized by Fuji Sankei Business i. The society became a general incorporated association in 2013, launching various activities to support the practical application of sensors and contribute to the advancement of industry and science. In 2021, it established the SUCS Consortium with the aim of standardizing sensor connections.

· 3 min read

UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD. (hereinafter referred to as “UPCX”), a developer of an open-source payment system optimized for high-speed blockchain technology tailored to payment and financial services, and MEGALINK Co., LTD (hereinafter referred to as “MEGALINK”), a Web3 game platform from South Korea that provides an onboarding gateway for AAA games developed using Unreal Engine, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on July 22nd for a strategic partnership.

Through this agreement, the two companies aim to collaborate to contribute to the ecosystem of services based on blockchain and Web3, leveraging their respective strengths to develop their services. Additionally, they intend to conduct joint research and development in the Web3 platform domain in the future.

By utilizing the knowledge and achievements in blockchain and Web3 technologies that they have cultivated in Japan and South Korea, respectively, both companies aim to capitalize on each other's strengths to expand their businesses and contribute to the industry.

Comments from Makoto Nakano, CEO of UPCX:​

“Since its inception, UPCX has aimed to globally deploy a truly practical blockchain payment network that enhances user convenience and scalability in accordance with laws and regulations. We are honored to take the first step towards a strategic partnership with MEGALINK through this MOU. MEGALINK's platform is designed to introduce various Web3 services while prioritizing the gaming experience, and I am confident it will bring innovative changes to the gaming industry. We at UPCX are keen to explore new challenges in the gaming domain.”

“I am excited about the collaboration between UPCX's platform, which is based on high-speed blockchain optimized for payment and financial services, and MEGALINK's Unreal Engine-based Web3 game platform. This partnership will serve as an opportunity to secure global competitiveness and create unprecedented innovative Web3 services.”

About UPCX:​

UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD. develops “UPCX,” an open-source payment system utilizing high-speed blockchain technology. Our mission is to provide a payment system that meet the evolving needs of society, making payments more enjoyable and exciting.

White Paper:
https://upcx.io/whitepaper/

Linktree:
https://link3.to/upcx

MEGALINK is a Web3 game platform capable of hosting AAA games developed with Unreal Engine. By integrating various features, it creates a seamless gaming environment and offers high-quality games never before seen in Web3 that will satisfy Web2 game fans. MEGALINK continually enhances its onboarding environment to facilitate easy game launches for developers and other game projects. In addition, MEGALINK is developing its own games and plans to launch two highly anticipated Web3 AAA games, “Hunter's Arena Revolution” and “The Wild West,” on STEAM, a global gaming platform with over 400 million players.

White Paper:
https://docs.mega8.io/

STEAM “Hunter's Arena Revolution”:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/3013930/Hunters_Arena_Revolution/

· 2 min read

UPCX x MudAI Partnership

We at UPCX are immensely proud to announce the formation of a partnership with MudAi. In this article, we will provide an overview of MudAi and explain how the collaboration with UPCX will bring benefits to both parties. UPCX is very excited about the future projects and initiatives that will be undertaken in collaboration with MudAi!

About MudAi​

MudAi is a communication platform rooted in artificial intelligence technology and enhanced by the utilization of blockchain technology. Through its proprietary advanced technology, MudAi aims to lower the entry barriers, enabling users to effortlessly immerse themselves in the metaverse. Furthermore, it is dedicated to constructing a metaverse ecosystem that fosters a harmonious circulation among its diverse members, including enterprises, developers, and users.


MudAI planned Office Oasis

MudAi's official website and SNS list​

The Future of UPCX and MudAi​

We are continuously working hard to provide detailed announcements, so please look forward to them. We anticipate that MudAi will become a significant project within the early ecosystem of UPCX, and we look forward to the synergistic effects of their metaverse technology combined with UPCX's payment technology. Please stay tuned for the future of both projects.

Finally​

We are honored to have formed a new partnership with MudAi and would like to express our gratitude for the robust support from MudAi. UPCX is genuinely excited to collaborate with MudAi to provide excellent service to our users. Through this partnership, UPCX remains committed to expanding our ecosystem and eagerly anticipates the next developments. Stay tuned!

Learn more about UPCX​

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White Paper 1.0
https://upcx.io/whitepaper/

Linktree
https://link3.to/upcx

· 2 min read

UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD. (UPCX) a developer of an open-source payment system based on a high-speed blockchain optimized for payment and financial services, and VNX Commodities AG (VNX), a European company that generates stablecoins and tokenizes Real-World Assets (RWA), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to jointly create value through business and marketing activities.

The companies have agreed to:

  • Collaborate to deploy VNX stablecoins (VEUR and VCHF) and tokenized gold(VNXAU) on the UPCX blockchain.

  • Collaborate in business development and marketing activities, particularly in the EU and Japan.

  • Cooperate on the effective use and integration of each other's technologies in the solutions developed and deployed by both companies.

UPCX is committed to improving financial solutions and payments using blockchain technology, with the mission to provide users with easily accessible blockchain payment services globally.

VNX, based in Liechtenstein and registered under the Blockchain Act by the Financial Market Authority (FMA) of Liechtenstein, generates multi-chain tokens "VNX Euro (VEUR)" and "VNX Swiss Franc (VCHF)" referencing the Euro and Swiss franc, the two major legal currencies of the EU. VNX stablecoins combine the advantages of traditional currencies with the convenience of cryptocurrencies, enabling quick, low-cost, and 24/7 international transfers, and provide opportunities for extensive DeFi (Decentralized Finance) with stable assets. VNX also generates 'VNX Gold (VNXAU)', the first European gold-backed token, which represents individual ownership of physical gold.

UPCX CEO, Makoto Nakano:​

"Since its inception, UPCX has aimed to globally deploy a truly practical blockchain payment network in terms of user convenience and scalability. Our partnership with VNX, a pioneer in compliant asset tokenization and stablecoin generation in Europe, is a significant step towards realizing UPCX's mission."

VNX CEO, Alexander Tkachenko:​

"VNX aims to broadly deploy various traditional financial assets into the crypto world. There is significant affinity between VNX, which places the highest importance on safety, reliability, and user convenience while complying with European laws, and UPCX's vision to provide a convenient and practical scalable network."

UPCX will continue to develop its business globally, pursuing opportunities for collaborations with various blockchain and virtual asset service providers.

About UPCX​

UPCX is a digital asset trading application development company, committed to providing users worldwide with a safe, transparent, and legally compliant platform using blockchain technology.

White Paper 1.0 https://upcx.io/whitepaper/

Linktree https://link3.to/upcx

· 3 min read

[17 February 2024, Singapore] – UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD. (referred to as "UPCX"), the developer of an open-source payment system built on a high-speed blockchain optimised for financial services, proudly announces its agreement to support the World Aquatics events, including the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 and the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024.

UPCX and World Aquatics 2024 Partnership

The World Aquatics Championships will take place in the Qatari capital city from 2-18 February 2024 and will feature six aquatic sports – swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving.

The World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 tour will take place in three Asian cities over three consecutive weeks in October and November 2024. The events will feature three days of action-packed racing in the short course (25m) pool in Shanghai (CHN), Incheon (KOR), and Singapore (SGP).

As the international governing body overseeing six aquatic sports, World Aquatics' agreement with UPCX will bring awareness to UPCX’s blockchain-driven payment platform.

During the World Aquatics Championships and Swimming World Cup, the UPCX logo will feature prominently on athlete race bibs as well as across a range of digital content.

UPCX is dedicated to improving financial solutions and payments using blockchain technology, with a focus on ensuring a readily accessible approach for consumers.

World Aquatics Executive Director Brent Nowicki welcomed the initiative with UPCX.

“We are excited to have UPCX join us for the World Aquatics Championships in Doha this February. World Aquatics and our athletes have proven ourselves to be innovators. We are always looking towards the latest technologies to improve performance and engagement with our audiences,” Nowicki said. “This collaboration is entirely consistent with the way we embrace innovation and we look forward to exploring new domains with UPCX.”

Through their partnership with the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024, UPCX anticipates enhanced global brand recognition.

Yutaka Imaizumi, Chief Marketing Officer of UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD., said: "We are honoured to support the World Aquatics Championships - Doha 2024 and to bring awareness of UPCX to a global audience. Services utilising blockchain have no borders, and from the beginning, UPCX has set a global strategy to develop its business targeting users worldwide.

“We hope that this event will provide an opportunity for many people to become familiar with UPCX," Imaizumi continued.

About World Aquatics:​

Driven by the vision of a world united by water for health, life and sport, World Aquatics is the international governing body for aquatic sports. Founded in 1908, World Aquatics is an independent organisation formed of 210 National Federations and five Continental Organisations.

World Aquatics oversees six aquatic sports – swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving – and is recognised as the leading global authority of these sports by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

About UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD.​

UPCX-Platforms PTE is a developer of digital asset trading applications with a mission to leverage blockchain technology to provide a secure, transparent, and compliant platform for users worldwide.

· One min read

UPCX Platforms PTE. LTD. (hereinafter referred to as UPCX), the developer of "UPCX" - the open source high-speed blockchain payment system optimized for payments and financial services - has started accepting applications to participate in the closed beta testing of its UPCX Wallet and UPCX DEX. Eligible users will be able to experience both products before they are released to the public on UPCX's testnet.

The beta test will be conducted with 100 users, who will be randomly selected if there are more applications.

Please apply using the application form below (※In case that no form is displayed, please try to reload the page or access the form directly.)

· 2 min read

UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD. (hereinafter referred to as UPCX), the developer of "UPCX" - the for payments and financial services optimized high-speed blockchain open source payment system - plans to look for preliminary test users that are interested to participate in the closed beta test of its "UPCX DEX".

“UPCX DEX” is UPCX’s unique decentralized exchange that facilitates seamless conversion between various currency pairs and enables timely, accurate, and cost-effective transfers between senders and recipients. The closed beta version is scheduled to be released in May 2024 and we are planning to look for users to try out this service in advance of its official release.

In the closed beta version we plan to accomplish the following:

  • Trade and exchange "UPC" and "UIA"s on the testnet. ("UPC" is UPCX’s native token and "UIA"s are digital tokens created and managed by users or organizations within UPCX).

  • Check transaction history and transaction details on the UPCX block explorer

By conducting this test, UPCX aims to enhance its understanding of user needs and to further improve the services and functionalities of its "UPCX DEX", getting several steps closer toward its official release.

We will inform you about the test specifics and the recruitment period at a later date.

· 2 min read

UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD. (hereinafter referred to as UPCX), the developer of a high-speed blockchain open source payment system that is optimized for payments and financial services, plans to look for preliminary test users for its "UPCX Wallet".

The "UPCX Wallet" is a new convenient blockchain wallet, that strives for easy and intuitive use, just like the wallet apps of conventional mobile payment services. UPCX plans to look for UPCX supporters that would like to try out the wallet in advance of its official release in a closed beta test that is scheduled for April 2024.

While blockchain offers many advantages such as decentralization, transparency and security, the technology and industry still faces many challenges. Especially in comparison to established payment solutions, users that are accustomed to traditional payment systems can find blockchain confusing and difficult to use.

UPCX is developing its "UPCX Wallet" in the believe that by creating a wallet that can be used in a few simple steps similar to the creation of an email account, and by providing a simple block explorer that can be understood at a glance, blockchain-based payments can be made accessible to more users.

By conducting this test, UPCX aims to further improve the services and functionalities of its "UPCX Wallet" and to get closer toward its official release.

We will inform you about the test specifics and the recruitment period at a later date.

· One min read

UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD., the developer of an high-speed blockchain open source payment system that is optimized for payments and financial services, has recently concluded a business partnership agreement with Paycle Inc.

Since its founding in 2018, Paycle Inc. has been conducting research and development in the fields of Blockchain, Fintech, Artificial Intelligence and Quantum-Resistant Cryptographic Algorithms with the mission of creating a better future through the power of technology. "Aiming to not just be another blockchain project, but to build the foundation for a new financial ecosystem that everyone can access safely and efficiently", UPCX expects to greatly benefit from Paycle's knowledge in the Fintech and Blockchain field as well as from the practical application of several Web3 related international patents that are currently applied for. UPCX furthermore believes that this strategic partnership will result in accelerated development of its products and services.

From here on, by collaborating with Paycle, UPCX will continue to develop the innovative products and services that they strive for.

· One min read

UPCX-Platforms PTE. LTD. has updated its homepage.

In this update, we added a concept video and a digest of the whitepaper on the top page, aiming to provide a more easily understandable explanation of UPCX and its future. We will continue to improve this page, so look forward to future updates.