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Joybuy launches first ‘Summer Black Friday’ for UK shoppers – no need to wait for winter for unbeatable deals

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Almost half of UK consumers want a Summer Black Friday Promotion, new Independent research shows*Black Friday offers, but hotter: Joybuy’s Summer Black Friday offers a deal bonanza across top brands and everyday essentials, with no subscription requiredJoybuy’s first Summer Black Friday campaign runs from 15th to 30th JuneNew Spotify partnership announced for Summer Black Friday – JoyPlus members not already on Spotify can now enjoy up to four months of Spotify Premium, at no extra cost

LONDON, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Joybuy, the new online shopping destination from JD.com, announces its inaugural Summer Black Friday kicks off next week, at a time when shoppers are increasingly feeling the pinch, with rising costs and a desire to see greater competition.

Running from 15th to 30th June, and in response to customer demand, Joybuy’s Summer Black Friday means shoppers no longer need to wait until the winter sales to secure great value deals. According to a new survey of 2,000 UK adults*, almost half of shoppers want a Black Friday in the summer. The data highlights a broader demand for market competition, with two-thirds (65%) of respondents stating that more competition between online shops drives better value for consumers, and over a third (36%) warning that retailers are not doing enough to attract customers by offering good service and competitive pricing.

With Summer Black Friday, Joybuy is introducing a new annual shopping event built around great value, trusted local and international brands and fast, reliable delivery. Shoppers can explore some of Joybuy’s lowest prices of the year so far, and enjoy thousands of deals across leading brands, including Apple, De’Longhi, Emma, LEGO, Lenovo, L’Oréal, Midea, Philips, Samsung and more alongside everyday favourites in tech, home, beauty and grocery categories and beyond.

Unlike some retailers, Joybuy’s Summer Black Friday is open to everyone, and no subscription is required. It kicks off in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Luxembourg on Monday 15th.

A Joybuy spokesperson said: “Joybuy promised to shake up the market – and this is what we are doing by bringing the first nationwide Summer Black Friday by a multi-brand retailer to the UK. Why wait until November to shop smarter? With Summer Black Friday, we’re disrupting the shopping calendar and bringing one of the biggest global shopping moments to the UK. It’s about giving customers great deals on the brands they love, backed by fast, reliable delivery and a joyful shopping experience, at a time hard-working people need it most.”

Ahead of the Football World Cup this summer, Joybuy will introduce scores of deals on TV and audio-visual equipment, including soundbars, with free installation until 30th June 2026, perfect for the passionate football fan.

Joybuy’s “Double 11” delivery means that customers who order by 11am can receive their items before 11pm the same day in eligible areas (over 40 million people across the UK and Europe), with next-day delivery available nationwide**. Orders over £29 qualify for free delivery, with no additional fees for same-day delivery which is already available across Greater London, Birmingham, Leicester, Nottingham, Oxford and Cambridge.

Get ready to snap up a summer bargain! From today, shoppers can get ahead by reserving exclusive coupons and bundles. The savings officially kick off on 15th June, with coupons ready to use from midnight. At 20:00 that evening, a limited number of bundle deals drop to save up to 50%.

To mark Summer Black Friday, Joybuy is also offering a series of new customer benefits and partnerships.

Joybuy 11.11km Challenge on Strava

Joybuy customers can win beyond the checkout. Joybuy has partnered with Strava to launch the Joybuy 11.11km Challenge. From 15th to 30th June 2026, participants who complete 11.11km by walking, running, riding or hiking can unlock 1,111 Joybuy Points, worth £11.11 to spend on Joybuy, and be entered into a prize draw featuring prizes worth up to £1,111. Terms and conditions apply.

Spotify partnership announced

Joybuy announces it is partnering with Spotify, to give customers even more value through its membership programme, JoyPlus. From 15th June, JoyPlus members, who are not existing Spotify subscribers, can enjoy four months of Spotify Premium at no extra cost, while non-JoyPlus customers purchasing electronics products will receive three months. Terms and conditions apply***.

Joybuy Launches Gift Cards across Europe

To give customers a fast, flexible and easy way to share the joy with friends and family, Joybuy has launched Digital Gift Cards. Available from £10 to £100, the gift cards can be personalised with messages and sent directly to recipients’ inboxes.

Summer Black Friday meets a demand from customers and draws inspiration from JD.com’s ‘618’ festival, now one of the world’s largest shopping events, which in 2025 saw the company process 2.2 billion orders and USD$100bn spent in China. The ‘618’ shopping event, celebrated on June 18th, hence ‘618’, was first launched by JD.com in 2010 and is widely anticipated each year in China and Joybuy now intends to make Summer Black Friday a mainstay of the UK shopping calendar too.

Notes to Editors:

*The consumer research was commissioned by Joybuy and conducted by independent market research agency OnePoll. The survey polled a nationally representative sample of 2,000 UK adults in May 2026. OnePoll is a corporate member of the Market Research Society (MRS) and strictly adheres to the MRS Code of Conduct.

**Excluding Northern Ireland and Isle of Man

***How to Get Your Spotify Premium Offer
If you have never been a Spotify Premium member, you may be eligible to receive a Spotify Premium Offer in one of the following ways:

Activate JoyPlus membership, to get up to 4 months free Spotify Premium.Purchase selected electronics products on Joybuy, to get up to 3 months free Spotify Premium.

If you have been a Spotify Premium member before, but have not accessed the service recently, you may be eligible to receive Spotify Premium for a 2-month welcome back offer. Your access to Spotify Premium must have ended over 30 days ago and you must not have redeemed a Spotify welcome back offer in the last 24 months.

Eligible products will be marked with the Spotify Premium offer on the product detail page.

Each customer can claim only redeem only one Spotify Offer and can only redeem the Offer once. 

The Offer is only applicable for Individual Spotify Plan plans only.

£12.99/month after trial. Cancel anytime.

For eligibility details and full Offer conditions, please refer to the Spotify Terms and Conditions.

About Joybuy

Joybuy is JD.com’s new online retail business in Europe, offering high-quality brands, at great prices, delivered from its own warehouses to the customer’s doorstep, through a speedy and reliable network. Joybuy is a brand-led platform, with products from leading international, European and local brands, available across technology, appliances, beauty, home, grocery and everyday essentials. Its unique “Double 11” delivery service means if shoppers order by 11am, orders will arrive before 11pm the same day, order before 11pm and they arrive the next day, subject to eligibility. Joybuy places the customer at the heart of everything it does and offers 24/7 customer service.

The Joybuy slogan “Don’t just buy, Joybuy”, perfectly captures the mission to fulfil customers’ needs and provide a service that is easy and convenient, but also enjoyable and fun. Officially launched in Europe in March 2026, Joybuy gives customers a more joyful shopping experience in the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, France, Belgium and Luxembourg.

 

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Solflare and Collector Crypt Unify Collectibles Experience On-Chain with Launch of Solflare Packs

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Powered by Collector Crypt, Solflare Packs expands their in-wallet collectibles experience by allowing users to open real and graded trading cards, with options for users to ship the physical card to their home address, hold on-chain, or sell it back – all from the Solflare wallet.

BELGRADE, Serbia, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Today, Solflare, the gateway to the next era of finance, announced the launch of Solflare Packs, Solflare’s native in-wallet experience for opening real and graded trading cards. Powered by Collector Crypt, a Solana-based tokenized trading card game (TCG) marketplace with over $1 billion in trading volume since its inception, users can browse, purchase, and reveal cards all directly in their Solflare wallet.

With categories ranging from Pokemon, to One Piece, various sports, and more, Solflare Packs unlocks the ultimate on-chain collectibles experience. Solflare offers the first wallet-native TCG end-to-end loop, where card signing, reveal, buyback, and physical card shipping all live in one place. The on-chain experience is represented physically by real and graded cards stored in Collector Crypt’s vault, and cards revealed are represented on-chain as an NFT in the user’s Solflare wallet. This creates three paths for users with pulled cards: keep and ship the physical card to a home address, sell back to Collector Crypt, or hold it in their collection.

Discoverability and native in-wallet user experience aside, Solflare Packs brings a number of unique benefits to the TCG world. Crypto-native TCG solutions are few and far between, meaning users often have to navigate on and off-chain to achieve the full experience. Solflare offers instant liquidity and flexibility for users, as every card carries a 72-hour buyback window from Collector Crypt, meaning users can instantly sell cards they don’t want back to Collector Crypt at a known price. Compliant by design, Solflare Packs also combines live social proof of recent pulls, trending machines, and a lively animated user experience.

Vidor Gencel, Co-Founder & Co-CEO of Solflare, explained: “We see tokenized collectibles becoming one of crypto‘s next major consumer categories. Collecting has always been about discovery, ownership, and liquidity, but the traditional experience is still fragmented. On platforms like Whatnot or eBay, collectors can wait days for a buyer when they want to sell, or even weeks for shipping when they want to hold the physical item. With Solflare Packs, we are bringing that full loop into the wallet itself. Users can discover and open real graded cards, hold them on-chain, sell them back with instant liquidity, or ship the physical card when they want to own it. This is the kind of consumer experience digital ownership should unlock, making collecting faster, more flexible, and more connected to real-world value.”

Solflare Packs is built for TCG enthusiasts as well as those exploring the space. For new users, Solflare offers free demos without ever needing to connect your wallet, allowing users to experience Solflare Packs without committing to a purchase. For the aficionados, Solflare Packs offers Turbo mode. This feature speeds up the discovery process by automating the selling of common-rarity cards, animating rare cards one-by-one, while offering ‘skip’ and ‘go to results’ shortcuts.

Tuomas Holmberg, Co-Founder and CEO of Collector Crypt, said: “Collector Crypt has always been focused on making collectibles more accessible and easier to participate in. Solflare has built one of the largest consumer applications in the Solana ecosystem, and this partnership allows us to bring collectibles directly to a broader audience. We’re excited to continue experimenting with new ways collectors can discover, own, and engage with the assets they care about.”

With Collector Crypt constantly adding more IP to their marketplace, Solflare Packs serves as the central destination for collectors on-chain. Whatever collectors are looking for, there’s a home for it on Solflare Packs. For more information about Solflare Packs, and to try a demo, please visit www.solflare.com/download.

Vidor Gencel and Tuomas Holmberg are available for interview on request.

Disclaimer:
Solflare Packs are powered by Collector Crypt. Solflare acts solely as a distribution partner and is not responsible for the sourcing, fulfilment, grading, storage or redemption of any collectibles or real-world assets contained within Solflare Packs. Solflare Packs provide a randomised selection of collectibles. Odds for each item are displayed before purchase. Must be 18+ to purchase. Solflare Packs do not constitute a financial product or investment.

About Solflare:
Solflare is the next-gen financial OS. A comprehensive financial suite, Solflare ushers in a new era of user-driven finance. Granting true financial independence to everyone, Solflare is the purpose-built gateway to the digital economy for all, empowering users who crave a seamless and unified experience on crypto rails. Non-custodial, lightning-fast, and obsessively optimized for performance, Solflare gives people the foundation to securely trade, stake, and spend – facilitating financial autonomy and freedom for everyone. Solflare has amassed over 4 million monthly active users and a strong community since its launch in 2021, cementing its position as a revenue-generating leader of financial products and provider of real value at the heart of the Solana community.

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About CollectorCrypt:
Collector Crypt modernizes physical collectibles for a global market, enabling users to securely vault assets, trade ownership digitally, and settle transactions without traditional delays or counterparty risk. The platform maintains more than $35 million in tokenized inventory, ensuring collectors have access to a deep selection of rare, authenticated, and highly sought-after collectibles across trading cards, sealed products, and other emerging categories.

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Cecabank Launches Cryptocurrency Asset Custody Service with Its First Client in Collaboration with Bit2Me

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Cecabank drives custody within the crypto sphere by activating its digital asset custody platform for financial institutions, accompanying Renta 4 Banco in developing its cryptocurrency trading offering for clientsThe service is backed by collaboration with Bit2Me, a partner that complements the proposition with its execution platform and expertise in crypto marketsThe leading Iberian bank in Securities Services transfers its extensive experience, operational and technological capabilities, and highest traditional business standards to digital assets

MADRID, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Cecabank is launching its cryptocurrency asset custody service for financial institutions, accompanying Renta 4 Banco in the development of its service offering for trading within the crypto sphere. Cecabank, the leading bank in Securities Services in the Iberian market and a benchmark in treasury and payment services, thus transfers its extensive experience, operational and technological capabilities, and its highest traditional business standards to digital assets.

The service is structured within an ecosystem where Cecabank provides the technological infrastructure and assumes institutional custody of cryptocurrency assets, extending its traditional model of custody and post-trading services to the digital asset arena. For the execution of buy and sell operations, the entity relies on Bit2Me, a partner specialized in digital asset exchange, a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP) compliant with Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 (MiCA), with whom it has maintained a strategic alliance since May 2024.

This milestone represents the realization of a project developed over recent months, following Cecabank’s acquisition of the license to provide crypto-asset services, which encompasses custody, reception and transmission of orders (RTO), and transfers. The deployment into production confirms Cecabank’s capability to operate within a fully regulated environment, in line with the new European MiCA framework.

The solution developed jointly with Bit2Me combines Cecabank’s expertise in securities services and regulatory compliance with Bit2Me’s technological capacity, which provides the execution platform, liquidity, and market access, enabling financial institutions to access crypto-asset services quickly, securely, and efficiently.

The model reduces operational and technological complexity, relying on an infrastructure that is already operational and validated, and under standards equivalent to those of the traditional securities business. In particular, it integrates cryptocurrency trading operations, real-time access to market data, and advanced execution capabilities, together with a secure custody infrastructure. Furthermore, the platform has been developed under an approach fully aligned with regulatory requirements, incorporating high standards of cybersecurity and compliance.

Cecabank’s value proposition includes an end-to-end service covering the entire value chain, allowing entities to offer their end clients the trading of an initial universe of crypto-assets that includes the main stablecoins adapted to the European regulatory framework.

From a strategic standpoint, this initiative strengthens Cecabank’s positioning as a reference provider for the financial sector in the field of digital assets, acting as a bridge between traditional banking and the crypto ecosystem. The consolidation of the regulatory framework and growing institutional interest are driving the progressive integration of these assets into financial service offerings.

In addition to the MiCA license granted by the CNMV in July 2025, making Cecabank the first B2B custodian with this authorization, the bank is the only financial institution in Spain registered with the Bank of Spain as a crypto-asset service provider (CASP) since November/December 2024. Cecabank has also initiated the European passporting process to extend these services to the markets of Ireland, Portugal, and Luxembourg.

In the words of Aurora Cuadros, Corporate Director of Securities Services at Cecabank: “As a benchmark provider of custody services in the traditional space, at Cecabank we are taking a natural step by transferring our experience and our standards to the world of digital assets. With the model we have developed, based on an ecosystem with top-tier providers on a global scale, we are accompanying our clients —such as Renta 4 Banco— in this process, offering them an end-to-end solution so they can make cryptocurrency trading services available to their end clients with the maximum guarantees,” to which she added: “Furthermore, we make it easier for institutions to incorporate these services without assuming operational and technological complexity, within a fully regulated environment that reinforces security and trust to advance in the crypto-asset field.”

For Gabriel Ayala, Director of Banking Solutions at Bit2Me, “activating the service with Cecabank and Renta 4 Banco is another step in consolidating the model we have been building: institutional-grade crypto infrastructure, integrated into traditional banking workflows and under the MiCA framework. For Bit2Me, alliances like this confirm that Spain is leading the real integration of digital assets into the European financial sector.”

About Cecabank
Cecabank is the leading bank in Securities Services in the Iberian market, with branches in Lisbon and Luxembourg, and a leading B2B provider in treasury and payment services.

About Bit2Me
Bit2Me is the leading crypto-asset company in Spain, registered with the CNMV as a Crypto-Asset Service Provider (CASP). The company has been building crypto infrastructure for over 10 years and holds various certifications in cybersecurity and regulatory compliance, including: ISO 27001 for Information Security Management; ISO 22301 for Business Continuity Management; ISO 37001 for Anti-Bribery and Corporate Ethics; ISO 37301 for Compliance Management Systems; UNE 19601 for Criminal Compliance Management Systems; and the CSA STAR Level 1 certification.

Bit2Me has been recognized as one of the most trustworthy exchanges and awarded “Best Cryptocurrency Exchange” in Italy and Portugal, according to Rankia.

Bit2Me is also committed to crypto education and adoption through Bit2Me Academy, the largest Spanish-language educational platform on crypto, offering over 450 free articles and certified courses.

Disclaimer
Important Information Regarding Crypto-Assets. This marketing communication has not been reviewed or approved by any competent authority of the European Union. Bit2Me acts as an authorized crypto-asset service provider. It is important to note that crypto-assets are not covered by deposit guarantee schemes or investor compensation schemes established in the EU. Exchange rates are highly volatile and there is a risk of total loss of the investment. You can find more information about the risks at bit2me.com/legal/riesgos

Website: www.bit2me.com 

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Mary Deutsch of MTD Financial and MTD Wealth Management Featured on “All Access hosted by Andy Garcia” in New Educational Special

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The Public Television segment investigates the evolution of personal finance, focusing on how structured strategies and specialist collaboration redefine wealth preservation for mature investors.

LOS ANGELES, June 11, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Success in retirement is often a matter of preparation over chance, yet many individuals lack a clear, written strategy to guide them through their later years. “All Access hosted by Andy Garcia” will explore these themes in an upcoming segment featuring MTD Financial and MTD Wealth Management, a firm that focuses on tailored approaches that align your financial holdings with your goals while managing unnecessary risk. Set to film at the studio in Boca Raton, the segment will be broadcast to Public Television stations nationwide. This informational program focuses on solutions that help individuals feel more confident in their financial future, ranging from structuring your wealth to keep more of what you’ve worked hard to build, to preparing for long-term care needs and legacy planning. By showcasing the importance of being an educated investor, the program highlights how the right strategy can significantly impact the quality of one’s life.

I’m honored to have been selected for this program and hope our message helps investors of all ages and stages better understand their opportunities, gain clarity about their choices, and move forward with greater confidence in their financial future.

— Mary Deutsch, Founder & CEO, MTD Financial, Inc. | MTD Wealth Management

The program provides an informational look at the mechanisms that support long-term wealth stability. Viewers will be introduced to the concept that financial decisions are often emotional, making it critical to work with a professional who is both licensed in the areas you need to deal with, and trusted. The segment highlights how MTD addresses the “analysis paralysis” that often keeps people from taking necessary action by providing a structured guideline for assembling the different pieces of the financial puzzle. This narrative addresses the reality that while no one can know everything about the market, working with a financial professional who understands specific strategies like annuities, IULs and managed portfolios can provide a sense of security.

The segment also touches on the importance of generational lessons and the value of hard work in building financial freedom. Public Television audiences will see how the integration of modern tools can assist in making financial information more accessible and less daunting. By examining the solutions implemented for those approaching retirement, the program demonstrates how the industry is moving away from a one-size-fits-all model toward more personalized, relationship-driven planning. This upcoming segment is intended to act as an educational resource for anyone interested in the future of their family’s wealth and the steps required to ensure that their money lasts as long as they do, and thereafter as a legacy. It reinforces the idea that money is a tool used to afford people the freedom to design a life they love and can enjoy.

About “All Access hosted by Andy Garcia”: The “All Access hosted by Andy Garcia” program is a premier educational series developed for Public Television stations. Each segment is crafted to provide a deep dive into the stories of progress and innovation across various sectors, from technology to financial literacy. The show serves as a platform for sharing knowledge and informing audiences through high-quality documentary storytelling. Learn more about the series at allaccessptv.com.

About MTD : MTD Financial and MTD Wealth Management are education-focused financial and wealth management firms that assists individuals in creating sustainable long term financial retirement plans. The firms focus on a “Pathways to Prosperity” model, which incorporates tax efficiency, risk reduction, and income planning to help clients achieve their financial goals. With a commitment to transparent and straightforward communication, MTD serves as a guide for mature investors navigating the complexities of the modern market. Visit mtdfinancial.com for more details.

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