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Upco International Inc. Announces Acquisition of Equinox Group November 23, 2020
Vancouver, British Columbia–(Newsfile Corp. – November 23, 2020) – Upco International Inc. (CSE: UPCO) (OTC: UCCPF) (FSE: U06) (“Upco”) is pleased to announce the acquisition signed at 18th of November 2020 of Equinox Group www.equinox.do Equinox is a Dominican Republic Teleservices Company with wholesale operations in the USA and in niche markets in the Caribbean, through offices in Miami and Dominican Republic.
Equinox is joining the “Federated Carrier Program” by selling 51% of the company in exchanged of 7,023,145 UPCO Shares, for a total amount of $US 223,740.06 or equivalent to $CAD 292,271.64.
Equinox will:
- Accelerates Upco consolidation strategy and boosts size of Upco Systems Inc, its operating company in NY.
- Becomes long-term partner for international voice and retail traffic services.
- Validates expertise in fast paced integration and attractiveness of FCP model.
- Boosts marketing services to promote Upco Mobile messenger and UpcoPay to increase retail organic growth in Central and South America as well immigrants in the US and Canada from Caribbean helping in payments and remittances services.
Upco International (UPCO), telecom and digital services company group, enabling operators and digital players worldwide, announces the acquisition of EQUINOX.
The transaction to UPCO’s M&A and consolidation strategy, is starting after the announcement in July 2020.
The deal strengthens UPCO’ footprint in Spanish-speaking and French-speaking markets. The transaction also reflects UPCO’s strong development on retail services by leveraging over EQUINOX’s telemarketing international services.
UPCO’ carving-out solutions enable operators and digital players worldwide to better manage the complexities of the international voice business by delivering competitive and predictable pricing, mitigating cost, profitability, and quality risks, while providing faster time to market for new international services.
Equinox’s management has more than 20 years’ experience in the telecom arena in various positions. Currently Equinox is focused on providing outsourcing and marketing services to different regional telecom operators by taking the advantage of the cost-efficient structure offered by the Dominican Republic as well as, through the Miami office, they offer telecom services for the US and Global markets.
Equinox’s founder and CEO Mr. Nestor Bacchella says, “Equinox brings the experience of niche markets like the Caribbean and Latin America and will exploit the natural synergy between the two groups.” In addition to its commercial relationships developed over many years with the leading telecommunications companies in Central, South America and Europe.
Equinox VP Sales & Partner, Rafael Luces added, “I’m proud to join in the new organization with the commitment to enrich the position of the group in the local region.“
UPCO’s founder and CEO Andrea Pagani says, “I’m really proud of this 1st step and the new management’s ability to execute on this acquisition, we all see a lot of synergies with Equinox, with our subsidiary Upco Systems Inc, in NY and finally our Telecom business unit will start to generate steady Revenues immediately; moreover, using the marketing experience in Latin America provided by Equinox, Upco will start promoting its application to retail marketplace.”
The completion of this deal is an important achievement for Upco management, as this is a complete turn-around, bringing asset and value to all shareholders.
About Upco International Inc.
Upco International Inc. (CSE: UPCO) is a Vancouver and New York City based telecom and digital services company founded in 2014 that provides price competitive, high-quality and privacy-protected telecom and communication payment social platform in niche markets globally.
The Company operates primarily in the telecommunication industry as a global telecom carrier within the international VoIP (voice over IP) wholesale business with a current focus on wholesale international long-distance traffic termination (the Wholesale Telecom business unit or B2B vertical of the business).
About Equinox Teleservices SRL
Equinox is a company founded in Dominican Republic and managed by a group of professionals with extensive experience in the telecommunications, technology and services areas. We provide a different perspective on adapting business solutions to the market, where efficiency and flexibility are the main keys to success. With more than five years’ experience in the industry, ensuring that the services provide high quality, accuracy and low costs. Being the leading service platform in the field of telecommunications of the Dominican Republic, providing high quality service, based on cost effective solutions, generating an additional value for the benefit of our customers.
Equinox’s headquarter in Santo Domingo with technical facilities in full operation as well as a back-office team highly motivated, to support the Sales office in USA.
Please visit https://www.upcointernational.com for further information.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Andrea Pagani, CEO and Director
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Blocks & Headlines: Today in Blockchain – April 25, 2025 | BitNile, Dutch Blockchain Week, Citigroup, Philippine Blockchain Week, D.O.G.E Foundation
Blockchain’s metamorphosis from niche ledger technology to the backbone of Web3 has never been more evident. Today, we cover five stories that illustrate the evolving ecosystem: a gaming platform issuing its own token on Solana; Europe’s marquee Web3 summit; a major bank forecasting a “ChatGPT moment” for blockchain; a Southeast Asian conference aimed at busting crypto myths; and a foundation rebuilding blockchain from the ground up to solve scalability. Each development—whether product launch, industry gathering, macro forecast, educational initiative, or infrastructure innovation—offers a window into the trends shaping decentralized finance, NFTs, DeFi, and beyond.
1. BitNile.com to Launch Nile Coin on Solana
News Summary
Hyperscale Data’s subsidiary BitNile.com will introduce the Nile Coin on Solana starting May 1, 2025. The U.S.–based social gaming site chose Solana for its high throughput and low fees, aiming to enhance in-game economies, reward engagement, and deliver seamless micro-transactions. Details on tokenomics and governance are forthcoming, but management touts Nile Coin as a cornerstone of future gaming experiences.
Source: CoinTrus
Analysis & Commentary
Launching a proprietary token underscores two converging trends: the gamification of finance and finance-ification of gaming. By minting Nile Coin, BitNile.com taps into DeFi mechanics—staking, liquidity pools, NFT rewards—while leveraging Solana’s scalability. Strategically, BitNile.com positions itself for partnerships with NFT marketplaces and DeFi protocols, potentially opening secondary markets for in-game assets and generating new revenue streams beyond ad sales or subscription fees.
2. Dutch Blockchain Week 2025 Gears Up in Amsterdam
News Summary
From May 19–25, Amsterdam will host the sixth annual Dutch Blockchain Week, culminating in the two-day summit (May 21–22) at De Meervaart. Tier 1 exchanges (Bitvavo, Kraken, Coinbase), Web3 pioneers (WOW.ai, Blockrise), regulators (European Commission, De Nederlandsche Bank), and industry partners (Mastercard, Deloitte) will convene. Side events range from AI-powered hackathons tackling compliance to padel networking meetups—underscoring the event’s blend of technology, policy, and community.
Source: Dutch Blockchain Week
Analysis & Commentary
Dutch Blockchain Week typifies the maturation of blockchain conferences into multidisciplinary forums. Beyond token talk and yield farming, panels on regulation, institutional adoption, and security reflect Web3’s integration into mainstream finance. Anticipate announcements on CBDC pilots, DeFi compliance frameworks, and cross-chain interoperability projects that may emerge from the Block & Order Hackathon.
3. Citigroup Predicts Blockchain’s “ChatGPT Moment”
News Summary
In an April 23 report, Citigroup analysts argue that 2025 could be blockchain’s “ChatGPT moment,” driven by regulatory clarity around stablecoins and integration with traditional financial systems. They forecast stablecoin market capitalization ballooning to $1.6 trillion (base case) or as much as $3.7 trillion (bull case) by 2030—anchored by dollar-denominated issuers and collateralized with U.S. Treasuries. Regulatory frameworks like the GENIUS Act could catalyze adoption among banks and fintechs.
Source: Cointelegraph
Analysis & Commentary
Drawing parallels to generative AI’s explosive growth, Citigroup envisions a tipping point where blockchain moves from experimental to essential infrastructure. Successful integration will hinge on robust compliance tools, auditability, and clear governance models. Enterprise blockchain vendors should prepare for surging demand in tokenized payments, on-chain settlements, and embedded DeFi rails within legacy systems.
4. Philippine Blockchain Week 2025 Debunks Crypto Myths
News Summary
Scheduled for June 10–11 at SMX Convention Center Manila, Philippine Blockchain Week (PBW) 2025 will tackle misinformation and spotlight real-world use cases. Highlights include “Crypto, Unpacked” sessions demystifying the technology; “Smart Regulation” panels uniting policymakers and innovators; and “Blockchain for Impact” showcases on remittances, disaster relief, and digital identity. Founding President Donald Lim emphasizes government support and public–private collaboration to spur inclusive growth.
Source: UseTheBitcoin
Analysis & Commentary
PBW exemplifies how emerging markets leverage education to accelerate Web3 adoption responsibly. By engaging regulators early, PBW can shape balanced frameworks that encourage innovation while protecting consumers—an instructive model for markets wrestling with both hype and skepticism.
5. D.O.G.E Foundation Launches New Blockchain, Opens Seed Round
News Summary
The D.O.G.E Foundation announced a ground-up blockchain rebuild designed to solve the scalability and reliability challenges plaguing existing networks. This modular architecture separates validation from execution to enable parallel transaction processing—targeting real-time gaming, DeFi under high load, and AI-driven applications. A seed funding round is now open to investors who share the vision of a performant, decentralized infrastructure.
Source: D.O.G.E Altcoin GlobeNewswire
Analysis & Commentary
As layer-1 congestion and high gas fees persist, new entrants must justify a “why now” with clear architectural advantages. If the D.O.G.E blockchain delivers real-world throughput and maintains decentralization, it could spur a renaissance of high-performance DeFi protocols and NFT platforms hungry for cost-effective base layers.
Conclusion & Key Takeaways
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Tokenization of Entertainment: BitNile’s Nile Coin on Solana highlights blockchain’s expansion into gaming economies and NFT reward systems.
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Convergence of Tech, Policy & Community: Dutch Blockchain Week showcases Web3’s evolution into an ecosystem engaging regulators, enterprises, and developers under one roof.
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Mainstream Inflection Point: Citigroup’s “ChatGPT moment” thesis suggests blockchain is poised for exponential adoption given regulatory support.
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Education as Catalyst: Philippine Blockchain Week’s myth-busting curriculum underscores the importance of public–private dialogue in emerging markets.
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Infrastructure Innovation: The D.O.G.E Foundation’s modular, high-throughput chain exemplifies the next wave of layer-1 networks addressing real-time, real-world use cases.
Today’s stories convey that blockchain’s next chapter will be written through strategic token launches, global convenings, regulatory clarity, educational outreach, and radical infrastructure redesign. By tracking these threads, industry participants can anticipate opportunities in DeFi, NFTs, Web3 games, and enterprise integration. Stay tuned for tomorrow’s Blocks & Headlines, where we’ll continue to decode the innovations shaping decentralized finance.
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