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DUBAI, UAE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched Yape QR payments on Bybit Pay in Bolivia, enabling users to make real-world crypto payments online and at local merchants through one of the most popular QR-based payment apps in the country.
Yape QR is already the go-to payment method for millions of Bolivians making everyday purchases. The integration lets Bolivia-based users spend crypto quickly and securely using Yape QR, connecting digital assets with everyday spending. Users scan a QR code just as they normally would — the crypto conversion happens in the background. Bybit Pay supports seamless QR transactions designed to simplify crypto payments while maintaining security and efficiency.
To mark the launch, Bybit Pay is offering promotional rewards for Bolivia users. New users are eligible to get a 50 percent discount coupon for their first Yape QR payment, while existing users can receive cashback ranging from 2 to 10 percent on every Yape QR transaction, depending on applicable terms.
"We are among the first exchanges to launch a crypto payment solution integrated with Yape QR in Bolivia," said Patricio Mesri, Country Manager for Spanish-speaking LATAM at Bybit. "By integrating crypto payments into a widely used QR system, we are enabling real-world usage while moving fast to deliver practical value for everyday transactions."
Yape is one of the most widely used digital wallets in Peru, with more than 15 million active users nationwide. Since entering Bolivia in 2023, the platform has grown quickly to more than 3 million users and a large network of affiliated merchants, making it one of the leading mobile payment apps in the country. Together, Yape serves more than 18 million users across both markets. The company plans to continue expanding in Bolivia, with a long-term goal of reaching around half of the country's population in the coming years.
"This launch demonstrates how crypto payments can integrate seamlessly into existing QR payment rails in LATAM, without changing user behavior," said Federico Goldberg, CEO of Manteca. "By enabling local payment methods at scale, we partner with Bybit to bring digital assets into everyday commerce."
The rollout is part of Bybit's effort to expand practical crypto payment solutions across Latin America, where demand for accessible and real-world digital asset use continues to grow. By enabling Yape QR payments, Bybit Pay aligns with established local payment habits while extending the utility of cryptocurrencies beyond trading.
Bybit Pay is part of Bybit's broader ecosystem for secure, user-friendly crypto transactions for everyday use, reinforcing the company's commitment to global adoption and localized payment innovation across emerging markets.
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About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
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DUBAI, UAE, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Bybit, the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, has launched Yape QR payments on Bybit Pay in Bolivia, enabling users to make real-world crypto payments online and at local merchants through one of the most popular QR-based payment apps in the country.
Yape QR is already the go-to payment method for millions of Bolivians making everyday purchases. The integration lets Bolivia-based users spend crypto quickly and securely using Yape QR, connecting digital assets with everyday spending. Users scan a QR code just as they normally would — the crypto conversion happens in the background. Bybit Pay supports seamless QR transactions designed to simplify crypto payments while maintaining security and efficiency.
To mark the launch, Bybit Pay is offering promotional rewards for Bolivia users. New users are eligible to get a 50 percent discount coupon for their first Yape QR payment, while existing users can receive cashback ranging from 2 to 10 percent on every Yape QR transaction, depending on applicable terms.
"We are among the first exchanges to launch a crypto payment solution integrated with Yape QR in Bolivia," said Patricio Mesri, Country Manager for Spanish-speaking LATAM at Bybit. "By integrating crypto payments into a widely used QR system, we are enabling real-world usage while moving fast to deliver practical value for everyday transactions."
Yape is one of the most widely used digital wallets in Peru, with more than 15 million active users nationwide. Since entering Bolivia in 2023, the platform has grown quickly to more than 3 million users and a large network of affiliated merchants, making it one of the leading mobile payment apps in the country. Together, Yape serves more than 18 million users across both markets. The company plans to continue expanding in Bolivia, with a long-term goal of reaching around half of the country's population in the coming years.
"This launch demonstrates how crypto payments can integrate seamlessly into existing QR payment rails in LATAM, without changing user behavior," said Federico Goldberg, CEO of Manteca. "By enabling local payment methods at scale, we partner with Bybit to bring digital assets into everyday commerce."
The rollout is part of Bybit's effort to expand practical crypto payment solutions across Latin America, where demand for accessible and real-world digital asset use continues to grow. By enabling Yape QR payments, Bybit Pay aligns with established local payment habits while extending the utility of cryptocurrencies beyond trading.
Bybit Pay is part of Bybit's broader ecosystem for secure, user-friendly crypto transactions for everyday use, reinforcing the company's commitment to global adoption and localized payment innovation across emerging markets.
#Bybit / #CryptoArk
About Bybit
Bybit is the world's second-largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume, serving a global community of over 80 million users. Founded in 2018, Bybit is redefining openness in the decentralized world by creating a simpler, open and equal ecosystem for everyone. With a strong focus on Web3, Bybit partners strategically with leading blockchain protocols to provide robust infrastructure and drive on-chain innovation. Renowned for its secure custody, diverse marketplaces, intuitive user experience, and advanced blockchain tools, Bybit bridges the gap between TradFi and DeFi, empowering builders, creators, and enthusiasts to unlock the full potential of Web3. Discover the future of decentralized finance at Bybit.com.
For more details about Bybit, please visit Bybit Press
For media inquiries, please contact: media@bybit.com
For updates, please follow: Bybit's Communities and Social Media
Discord | Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn | Reddit | Telegram | TikTok | X | Youtube
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Bybit Pay Brings Everyday QR Crypto Payments to Bolivia With Yape
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SHANGHAI, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HKEX: 01179), one of the world's leading hospitality groups, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting continued momentum in network expansion, asset-light transformation, profitability and loyalty engagement.
Jin Hui, CEO of H World Group, said: "2025 marked our 20th anniversary and another year of strong network expansion, with over 2,400 new hotels opened. More importantly, supported by product upgrades and disciplined revenue management, our RevPAR performance improved sequentially and returned to positive growth in the fourth quarter—reflecting the underlying resilience and quality of our business."
Asset-Light Strategy Powers High-quality Growth
H World reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year performance, driven by progress in its asset-light strategy and improving operational efficiency.
For the fourth quarter, hotel GMV increased 18.4% year-on-year to RMB 28.1 billion. Revenue from manachised and franchised (M&F) hotels increased 21.0% to RMB 3.0 billion. Adjusted EBITDA reached RMB 2.2 billion.
For the full year 2025, hotel GMV increased by 16.4% year-on-year to RMB 108.1 billion. M&F revenue rose by 23.1% to RMB 11.7 billion. Gross operating profit from the M&F business rose 20.8% to RMB 7.6 billion, further increasing its contribution to total profit and underscoring the progress of the Group's asset-light transition. Adjusted EBITDA reached RMB 8.5 billion for 2025, a 24.2% year-on-year increase.
Network Expansion Continues to Drive Market Leadership
Under its brand-led high-quality growth strategy, H World continued to strengthen its hotel network, deepening its presence in the mass market while reinforcing the competitiveness of its flagship brands.
The proportion of new-generation hotels across its core limited-service brands - Hanting Hotel, JI Hotel, and Orange Hotel - continued to increase, reflecting steady progress in product upgrade and brand standardization.
As of December 31, 2025, the Group operated 12,858 hotels with over 1.26 million rooms, representing a 16.2% year-on-year increase in total rooms in operation.
H World's loyalty program, H Rewards, continued to expand engagement, with room nights booked by members rising 21.5% year-on-year to 245 million.
Milestone in Legacy-Deutsche Hospitality Turnaround
H World continued to make steady progress in optimizing the performance of its legacy-Deutsche Hospitality ("DH") business. Adjusted EBITDA from the Legacy-DH segment was RMB 499 million for the full year of 2025, compared with a loss of RMB 154 million for 2024, reflecting the effectiveness of the restructuring and operational enhancement initiatives implemented over the past year.
Looking ahead to 2026, H World will continue to build on its core strengths by enhancing product standards, further strengthening its commercial and revenue management capabilities, and deepening the integration of technology across its operations. With its strong brand portfolio, expanding membership base, deep operational expertise, and extensive network of partners, the Group is well positioned to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
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About H World Group Limited
Headquartered in China, H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HK: 01179) is a leading global hospitality company with a diversified portfolio including Steigenberger Icons, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, HanTing, JI Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, among others. The Group emphasizes asset-light operations, digital innovation, and strategic brand development to drive sustainable international growth.
For more information, please visit H World's website: https://ir.hworld.com/
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SHANGHAI, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HKEX: 01179), one of the world's leading hospitality groups, today announced its unaudited financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, highlighting continued momentum in network expansion, asset-light transformation, profitability and loyalty engagement.
Jin Hui, CEO of H World Group, said: "2025 marked our 20th anniversary and another year of strong network expansion, with over 2,400 new hotels opened. More importantly, supported by product upgrades and disciplined revenue management, our RevPAR performance improved sequentially and returned to positive growth in the fourth quarter—reflecting the underlying resilience and quality of our business."
Asset-Light Strategy Powers High-quality Growth
H World reported strong fourth-quarter and full-year performance, driven by progress in its asset-light strategy and improving operational efficiency.
For the fourth quarter, hotel GMV increased 18.4% year-on-year to RMB 28.1 billion. Revenue from manachised and franchised (M&F) hotels increased 21.0% to RMB 3.0 billion. Adjusted EBITDA reached RMB 2.2 billion.
For the full year 2025, hotel GMV increased by 16.4% year-on-year to RMB 108.1 billion. M&F revenue rose by 23.1% to RMB 11.7 billion. Gross operating profit from the M&F business rose 20.8% to RMB 7.6 billion, further increasing its contribution to total profit and underscoring the progress of the Group's asset-light transition. Adjusted EBITDA reached RMB 8.5 billion for 2025, a 24.2% year-on-year increase.
Network Expansion Continues to Drive Market Leadership
Under its brand-led high-quality growth strategy, H World continued to strengthen its hotel network, deepening its presence in the mass market while reinforcing the competitiveness of its flagship brands.
The proportion of new-generation hotels across its core limited-service brands - Hanting Hotel, JI Hotel, and Orange Hotel - continued to increase, reflecting steady progress in product upgrade and brand standardization.
As of December 31, 2025, the Group operated 12,858 hotels with over 1.26 million rooms, representing a 16.2% year-on-year increase in total rooms in operation.
H World's loyalty program, H Rewards, continued to expand engagement, with room nights booked by members rising 21.5% year-on-year to 245 million.
Milestone in Legacy-Deutsche Hospitality Turnaround
H World continued to make steady progress in optimizing the performance of its legacy-Deutsche Hospitality ("DH") business. Adjusted EBITDA from the Legacy-DH segment was RMB 499 million for the full year of 2025, compared with a loss of RMB 154 million for 2024, reflecting the effectiveness of the restructuring and operational enhancement initiatives implemented over the past year.
Looking ahead to 2026, H World will continue to build on its core strengths by enhancing product standards, further strengthening its commercial and revenue management capabilities, and deepening the integration of technology across its operations. With its strong brand portfolio, expanding membership base, deep operational expertise, and extensive network of partners, the Group is well positioned to drive sustainable growth and long-term value creation.
For the full release please visit:
About H World Group Limited
Headquartered in China, H World Group Limited (NASDAQ: HTHT) (HK: 01179) is a leading global hospitality company with a diversified portfolio including Steigenberger Icons, Steigenberger Hotels & Resorts, MAXX, HanTing, JI Hotel, Crystal Orange Hotel, among others. The Group emphasizes asset-light operations, digital innovation, and strategic brand development to drive sustainable international growth.
For more information, please visit H World's website: https://ir.hworld.com/
For media inquiry, please contact:
media@hworld.com
zheming@taskforce-china.cn
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H World Group Reports Strong Full-Year 2025 Results, Driven by Asset-light Growth
