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GST Payment Public-chain: “Specific Medicine” for Economic Crisis under the Epidemic
The history of mankind is a history of fighting against the epidemic and a history of scientific and technological development. The COVID-19 epidemic had swept the globe in 2020, causing global economic hardship and countless people fought against the epidemic. However, the Blockchain technology greatly played the role of on-chain efficiency (namely its characteristics, such as openness and transparency, promptness and efficiency, and convenient interaction) during the epidemic. The innovation based on Blockchain and digital asset is still comprehensively carried out, and plays a very important role especially in such fields as intelligent digital management of the epidemic, cross-border payment and supply chain financial service.
Now, the Blockchain technology is increasingly being used in the emerging market and one of the primary causes is the availability of liquidity. Furthermore, there is a strict public health target and quarantine guideline now and people can realize necessary contactless experience via digital asset. It can be predicted that this new COVID-19 epidemic has caused many payment service providers to rethink their business and operating models.
The digital asset is increasingly being recognized to be able to provide the convenience for payment, especially when it is combined with Blockchain technology. Although the epidemic still continues globally, the industry innovators have achieved remarkable growth in terms of extensible Blockchain payment solution. With Blockchain as the carrier, GST builds a new payment public Blockchain ecology, and enhances the payment speed and realizes high reliability, improves data transparency and accomplishes the reduction of long-term operating costs by the technical advantages of the Blockchain (such as distributed storage, openness, transparency and data traceability).
The cross-border payment is a good example. The real-time settlement of cross-border payment is deemed as a business requirement by many people and required by the consumers and enterprises. The GST Blockchain payment solution deeply has solved the problem relating to the cross-border payment and improved the portability and security of currency. GST can carry out payment and settlement in the premise of avoiding various central controls, is born with transnational nature, free from any geographical restriction and anonymous and tamper-proof, and can transfer the fund all over the world within several minutes.
Now, GST is carrying out GSTswap project. GSTswap is a completely decentralized digital currency exchange platform developed based on GST bottom layer. The functions of GSTswap (such as exchange, market-making capital pool and creation of trading pair) are realized by the smart contract. Each transaction is conducted by the wallet account with contract signature verification implemented, thus the record about each transaction can be found on the Blockchain; The market making is free without amount threshold limit. Everyone can participate in it and benefit from it.
Moreover, GST deems that when the financial crisis is incurred by the current epidemic, the DeFi on the Blockchain suddenly rises due to its special properties and functions and will help more people to deal with and even get rid of the crisis influence and become the “specific medicine” for overcoming the crisis, (such as avoiding risk of dollars entering the centralized stablecoins and potential financial needs vigorously promoting the DeFi lending).
There are many folk requirements of avoiding risk from buying dollars with other currencies via specialized channels and converting them into various dollar stablecoins. Because the stablecoin stock continuously increases, lots of idle centralized dollar stablecoins are with huge financial needs. Most of such stablecoins are ERC20 tokens issued via Ethereum (such as USDT and USDC) which is applicable to lending for bearing interest and transaction directly in the current DeFi agreement. As various stablecoin holders realize the liquidity and safety advantages of DEFI’s lending, there will be a large number of centralized stablecoins entering the DeFi lending and financing for bearing interest in the future.
GST also thinks that the DeFi payment and transaction will become the green channels of capital control country. Although the capital control is the requirement of protecting financial stability, it has seriously affected the normal trading and investment needs of enterprises and individuals actually, especially in some countries with relatively backward financial infrastructure, such as Egypt and Vietnam. The capital control will cause the citizens have no access to international financial infrastructure. The country’s financial infrastructure is inadequate, and even the country fails to provide the reliable basic financial services, such as cross-border transfer and transaction of financial assets. The GST DeFi payment is characterized by no border and resistance to review, as a result, the users in the controlled countries can carry out cross-border and domestic payment and transaction, and even invest DeFi synthetic assets to participate in international financial markets.
After each big crisis, some old industrial ecologies will be destroyed and the new formats will appear from the ruins. As the financial infrastructure established on the next-generation Internet, the Blockchain is believed to officially become the mainstream and provide the really inclusive, safe, reliable and reasonable financial services for the whole world after the unprecedented global epidemic+ economic crisis.
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Hangzhou, China – Recently, Geely RIDDARA officially launched the RD6 PHEV in Costa Rica, marking the brand’s third model in the market following the RD6 and RD6 Econ. With three products now available locally, Geely RIDDARA has reinforced its leading position in Costa Rica’s new energy pickup segment.
The Costa Rica launch marks another step in Geely RIDDARA’s accelerating expansion across Latin America, building a presence across multiple markets and usage scenarios. In Chile, the RD6 has performed strongly in high-intensity applications such as mining since entering the market in 2024. The introduction of the RD6 PHEV in December 2025 further strengthened the brand’s competitiveness among commercial customers.
In Uruguay, the RD6 has steadily gained traction with individual users since its 2024 launch, supported by the rollout of the RD6 Econ in August 2025, which continues to drive market share growth. Panama, Colombia, and Bolivia also completed product introductions during 2025, marking broader regional expansion.
As its Latin America footprint continues to grow, Geely RIDDARA is advancing its global presence in parallel. To date, the brand has entered more than 60 countries and regions across Latin America, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and Europe. Its global lineup now comprises three core models — RD6, RD6 Econ, and RD6 PHEV — covering both pure electric and plug-in hybrid powertrains.
This global expansion is underpinned by Geely RIDDARA’s established new energy technology base. Backed by Geely Group’s R&D capabilities, the brand has developed China’s first native electric pickup platform and introduced EM-P hybrid technology into the pickup segment. These innovations enable scalable, market-ready new energy solutions worldwide.
Designed around the concept “Function like a Pickup, Drive like an SUV,” the RD6 PHEV combines strong performance with everyday usability. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds. Intelligent electric all-wheel drive and multiple terrain modes ensure confident handling in demanding road conditions. With a rated payload of 875 kg and a towing capacity of 2.5 tons, the model supports agricultural, mining, and logistics operations. A combined driving range of over 1,000 km and vehicle-to-load capability further enhance efficiency in daily and commercial use.
Alongside its overseas expansion, Geely RIDDARA continues to lead China’s new energy pickup market. Sales data released in January 2025 show the brand achieved a 52.2% market share in the new energy pickup segment and an 82.8% share in the pure electric pickup segment, ranking first for three consecutive years (source: CATARC). Building on this foundation, Geely RIDDARA is accelerating the global rollout of its technologies and products, reinforcing its commitment to delivering efficient and reliable new energy pickup solutions worldwide.
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Puerto Rico Opens First Caribbean Ideal Church of Scientology with facilities to contribute to social betterment
Brussels, Belgium, 26th Feb 2026 – A massive Sunday crowd convenes to honor the latest addition to the lively center of San Juan—a new Church of Scientology, located along Juan Ponce de Leon Avenue, among the city’s busiest thoroughfares.
New facility in downtown San Juan highlights interfaith cooperation, community programmes and humanitarian outreach as dignitaries mark a milestone for the island’s religious landscape
BRUSSELS / SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — 24 February 2026 — The Church of Scientology inaugurated its new Ideal Church of Scientology of Puerto Rico on Sunday, 22 February 2026, with a public Grand Opening celebration in downtown San Juan. It is the first Ideal Org in the Caribbean and a new community hub intended to support religious services alongside local social initiatives.
The new church is located along Avenida Juan Ponce de Leon in the Santurce area—an artery among San Juan’s busiest thoroughfares—and at 1208 Avenida Juan Ponce de Leon, San Juan, PR 00907.
As published by Scientology Today, the Grand Opening brought together parishioners, guests and local representatives for a ribbon-cutting and tours of the church’s facilities, including public-facing information areas and spaces intended for introductory services and community engagement.
[Mr. David Miscavige with (from left): Ms. Zorimar Betancourt, President, San Juan Violence Prevention and Support Network; Mr. Anibal Heredia Burgos, San Juan Faith-Based Coordinator and Advisor to the City Mayor; Ms. Mery Dacosta, President, Human Rights Coalition, Puerto Rico; and Lt. Hector Ayala, Director, Police Athletic League, Puerto Rico Police Bureau.]
A public celebration with civic and interfaith participants
In remarks cited by the Church, Mr. David Miscavige, ecclesiastical leader of the Scientology religion, addressed the crowd and linked the opening to the island’s identity and civic pride: “Who can deny the magnetism of these waters surrounding your Isle of Enchantment,” “An island that moves to its own rhythm, an island that generates its own current—for the true power of Puerto Rico is her people. And just like your beloved coquí, you are unmistakable, you are indomitable, you are impossible to silence. And here stands the living proof: your new Ideal Church of Scientology of Puerto Rico!”
Local speakers highlighted collaboration between faith communities and public institutions. Mr. Anibal Heredia Burgos, San Juan’s Faith-Based Coordinator and an advisor to the city mayor, emphasized the building’s intended role for shared community aims: “Today we are gaining more than just a building, because here is a place where our communities can come and reach their full potential… With this new Church of Scientology now opening to the community, we are going to make Puerto Rico a model of interfaith and government partnership everywhere.”
Next guest speaker, Lt. Hector Ayala, a Puerto Rico Police Bureau veteran and Director of the Police Athletic League, referred to drug-prevention education and cooperation with Drug-Free World materials. 22 officers earned educator kits as Drug-Free World lecturers—presented as part of a prevention-through-information approach.
Facilities described as designed for both religious and community use
The San Juan report outlines the features typical of an “Ideal Org” in Scientology, describing such churches as facilities aimed at supporting the delivery of religious services for Scientologists and also function as a meeting ground for cooperative initiatives in the wider community.
Among the areas described is a Public Information Center offering “more than 1,000 films” introducing the beliefs and practices of Scientology, the life and legacy of founder L. Ron Hubbard, and Church-supported humanitarian and community outreach programmes. The site narrative also references spaces for introductory courses and seminars, evening and weekend services that provide an overview of Dianetics and Scientology principles and their application in daily life.
In keeping with the tradition described by the Church for its churches worldwide, the building includes an Office of L. Ron Hubbard, presented as a symbolic reminder of the Church’s alignment with Mr Hubbard’s writings and ideals.
Historical references connecting Puerto Rico and L. Ron Hubbard
The Church links the Puerto Rico opening to historical references regarding L. Ron Hubbard’s time on the island. It states that Mr Hubbard led what it describes as the first complete mineral survey of Puerto Rico under US jurisdiction in 1932–1933, a survey that served as a reference for decades. The Puerto Rico House of Representatives later recognized Mr Hubbard’s work, calling it “commendable and meritorious” and “serving the best interests” of Puerto Rico.
As read in the official website of the church Mr Hubbard worked with the Red Cross in hurricane relief before the survey began and conducted ethnological research on the island’s rural jíbaro culture during that period, presenting these as elements of humanitarian interest alongside scientific work.
A milestone in a broader international pattern, including Europe
The Puerto Rico opening is part of a broader pattern of Ideal Churches openings internationally. The Church lists major cities where Ideal Organizations have opened, including multiple European locations such as Brussels, Paris, Rome, Berlin, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Copenhagen, Amsterdam, Basel, Madrid and others.
From a European perspective, that international footprint has often been described by Scientology representatives as a practical, community-facing complement to civic and human-rights frameworks—especially where education, prevention and volunteering contribute to social resilience.
Ivan Arjona, the Church of Scientology’s representative to the EU, OSCE, Council of Europe and UN, recently framed that approach in the context of civic responsibility and the daily practice of shared values: “Europe’s values become real when they are understood and practised in daily life… [people] are better equipped to act responsibly, resolve disputes lawfully, and protect dignity and freedom—both for themselves and for others.”
Applied to the Puerto Rico milestone, Arjona added that community institutions—religious and civil alike—tend to be most effective when they are transparent, open to dialogue, and focused on practical initiatives that strengthen dignity, responsibility, and cooperation across differences—principles that align with long-standing European priorities around civic participation and human rights.
The Church of Scientology, its churches, missions, groups and members are present across the European continent. “There is a continent-wide presence through more than 140 churches, missions and affiliated groups in at least all the 27 European nations, alongside thousands of community-based social betterment and reform initiatives focused on education, prevention and neighbourhood-level support, inspired by the work of Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard” said Ivan Arjona.
Within Europe’s diverse national frameworks for religion, the Church’s recognitions continue to expand, with administrative and judicial authorities in Spain, Portugal, Sweden, the Netherlands, Italy, Germany Slovakia and others, as well as the European Court of Human Rights, having addressed and acknowledged Scientology communities as protected by the national and international provisions of Freedom of Religion or belief.
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apM Members Signs Supply Agreement for apM e-Voucher with Global FX Total Solution Provider SentBe
Utilizing SentBe’s Stablecoin Infrastructure based on its MPI License. Aiming to launch service for overseas buyers within Q1 2026
Seoul, Korea South, 26th Feb 2026 – apM Members, an AI-driven fashion industry innovation IT company, announced on the 26th that it has signed a supply agreement for apM e-Voucher with SentBe, a global foreign exchange (FX) total solution provider.
Panoramic view of the three apM malls, home to more than 1,000 wholesale fashion brands
Through collaboration with the apM Group, which operates Korea’s largest wholesale (B2B) clothing shopping malls—apM, apM PLACE, and apM Luxe—apM Members provides apM e-Voucher, memberships, and AI services to over 110,000 B2B wholesale members.
SentBe is a global remittance and payment fintech specialist and the only Korean company to hold a Major Payment Institution (MPI) license in Singapore, which allows for legal tender payments worldwide. The company possesses “off-ramp” infrastructure to pay out stablecoins as legal tender globally through partnerships.
SentBe plans to resell apM e-Voucher to overseas buyers using its stablecoin (USDT) payment infrastructure. This is expected to significantly improve processing times and fees compared to traditional international remittance methods. Both companies plan to complete verification tests and gradually expand the service within the first quarter of 2026.
apM e-Voucher can be used at over 1,000 wholesale brands within apM, apM PLACE, and apM Luxe, and are utilized in the Dongdaemun fashion wholesale market, which has an annual scale of trillions of won.
Meanwhile, apM Members stated it is preparing the ‘apM 72P (Protocol Reserve)’ system in anticipation of a future ‘apM Token Direct Payment System’ . apM 72P is a technical reserve structure where a portion of protocol fees is converted into the native token (APM) to support core infrastructure such as ZK anchoring and L1 network validation. This is a technical preparation process to establish a stable environment for when a direct payment system can be introduced.
An official from apM Members said, “Through this collaboration, we will present a secure case study for stablecoin-based international payments in the global fashion distribution industry. We will steadily execute our long-term roadmap, including the potential introduction of an apM direct payment system”.
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