New York, USA

After beginning her journey as Mrs. Seattle US Nation 2026, Stely reached an important new milestone in March when she competed at the Miss West Coast US Nation Pageant. The regional event welcomed delegates representing communities throughout the West Coast, each arriving with her own ambitions, experiences, and vision for the title.

Stely distinguished herself in the Mrs. division and was crowned Mrs. West Coast US Nation 2026. The achievement marked the next chapter in a journey rooted in resilience, faith, and the belief that confidence is developed from within.

Her progression from a city title to a regional crown reflects the determination that has shaped both her personal and professional life. Stely entered the pageantry world with the intention of challenging narrow ideas about beauty and showing that women can pursue new aspirations at any stage of life. Through each appearance, she seeks to represent women whose strength comes not from perfection, but from perseverance,  self-acceptance, and the courage to continue evolving.

Since earning her first title, Stely has also expanded her presence considerably within the fashion industry. In February, she walked at Super Chic New York Fashion Week, stepping onto one of the world’s most recognized fashion stages and continuing to develop her identity as a runway model.

She later crossed an international milestone at Super Chic Toronto Fashion Week. The showcase marked Steely’s first international runway appearance and led to her becoming internationally published—an accomplishment that extended her growing presence beyond the United States.

Stely also walked the runway at Super Chic Denver Fashion Week, where she once again represented herself and her title at the highest level. Each city allowed Stely to strengthen her versatility while remaining grounded in the values that first inspired her to pursue modeling.

Yet her development has not been limited to competing or walking the runway. Stely was also given the opportunity to host the crowning segment of the Miss Canada Nation Universe Pageant this year. The role placed her on the opposite side of a defining pageant moment: welcoming the winners and helping guide an occasion that would begin a new chapter in their own lives.

Hosting the segment demonstrated another dimension of Stely’s abilities. Whether presenting onstage, walking a runway, or representing her regional title, she brings warmth and sincerity to the moment. Her expanding experience across pageantry, fashion, and live presentation reflects a woman becoming increasingly comfortable using her voice as well as her presence.

Behind the accomplishments remains the same foundation that defined her journey as Mrs. Seattle US Nation. Stely continues to view beauty as an expression of confidence, kindness, humility, and inner strength. Rather than allowing a crown to define her, she uses it to reinforce the message she hopes other women will embrace: personal worth is not determined by age, appearance, or outside approval.

Her path is especially meaningful because it was not built around effortless success. Stely has spoken openly about overcoming insecurity and navigating difficult chapters in life.

Those experiences now inform the way she carries herself and encourages others. Her story reminds women that confidence can be rebuilt, dreams can be revisited, and purpose can emerge from the very experiences that once tested them.

Now, as Mrs. West Coast US Nation 2026, Stely is preparing for her next challenge: the Miss US Nation Pageant in October. There, she will advance to the national stage and compete alongside titleholders from across the country.

The national pageant represents a larger platform, but Stely approaches it with the same principles that have guided every step before it. She is not simply pursuing another title. She is continuing a journey that has already taken her from Seattle to regional victory, across national and international runways, and into new opportunities as a host and public figure.

Whatever the outcome in October, Stely Figueroa’s evolution is already evident. She has transformed her title into momentum and her experiences into a message—proving that when ambition is grounded in authenticity, every stage can become a place to inspire. The photo used in this article was taken by Models in Motion by JT.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA

Uphold, the modern infrastructure provider for on-chain financial services, announces the introduction of instant cash loans against crypto holdings offered through the Exactly DeFi Protocol. Uphold’s retail customers in the U.S. can now borrow against their cryptocurrency portfolio, without selling any assets, by depositing their Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, or USDC as collateral on the Exactly Protocol.

• U.S. customers can borrow against their crypto without having to sell their assets
• Deposit Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP or USDC as collateral
• Loans are available in minutes with no credit checks
• Repayment timelines are flexible and users can defer the full loan including the interest and the amount owed to a later date

Once the loan is confirmed,  USDC arrives in the user’s Uphold account within minutes. A user may also elect to convert the USDC into USD. There is no minimum borrowing amount.

The new loan program offers the following features:

• No credit checks required
• Competitive fixed-rate terms are locked in at the time of borrowing; rates start at 4.28% APR
• Flexible repayment dates and no early repayment penalties
• The ability to defer the full loan, including interest, to a later date

This launch adds to Uphold’s expanding lineup of products designed to help people manage their everyday finances – using crypto as a practical financial tool, not just an investment to hold. The service is likely to have widespread appeal with a recent study finding that 67 million Americans, or one in four adults, currently own cryptocurrency.

“Many people now have significant wealth tied up in digital assets,” said Simon McLoughlin, CEO of Uphold. “Getting quick access to these funds in the form of cash usually means selling holdings which forces a trade-off between short-term needs and the desire to keep assets over the long term. Through the Exactly Protocol, we are able to provide access to instant liquidity, allowing users to access the value of their crypto holdings in order to make everyday purchases or cover an unexpected expense, without having to sell them.”

Loans are offered through the Exactly Protocol and accessed in the Uphold app alongside the Exa Credit Card. Uphold customers now have two options for borrowing against their crypto assets. They can either borrow funds to spend on the credit card or they can receive USDC directly in their Uphold account, with the option to convert it into USD.  

About Uphold

Uphold is a financial technology company that believes on-chain services are the future of finance. It provides modern infrastructure for on-chain payments, banking and investments. Offering Consumer Services, Business Services and Institutional Trading, Uphold makes financial services easy and trustworthy for millions of customers in more than 140 countries.

Uphold integrates with more than 30 trading venues, including centralized and decentralized exchanges, to deliver superior liquidity, resilience and optimal execution. Uphold never loans out customer assets, except at customer request, and is always 100% reserved.

The company pioneered radical transparency and uniquely publishes its assets and liabilities every 30 seconds on a public website (https://uphold.com/en-us/transparency).

Uphold is regulated in the U.S. by FinCen and State regulators; and is registered in the UK with the FCA and in Europe with the Bank of Portugal. Securities products and services are offered by Uphold Securities, Inc., a broker-dealer registered with the SEC and a member of FINRA and SIPC.

To learn more about Uphold’s products and services, visit uphold.com.

DISCLAIMER:

Available in select U.S. States. Terms apply. Loans are offered through the Exactly Protocol. Uphold does not control or manage the Exactly Protocol, and is not responsible for assets once transferred to it. Users who elect to convert their loan proceeds from USDC to USD may do so at a 1:1 ratio with no spread for their first $20,000 per calendar month. Any additional conversions in excess of this cap carry standard market bid/ask spreads.  No statement herein is a commitment to make a loan. Availability and borrowing capacity depend on eligibility, collateral asset, collateral value, and credit health. Deferring payments may result in total payments being higher over the life of a loan.  Late payments will accrue default interest.

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla

New platform combines enterprise-grade capabilities, AI-powered content tools, and flexible deployment options without the complexity of traditional digital signage

As businesses rely on screens to communicate with customers, employees, and visitors, many remain limited by digital signage platforms that are difficult to deploy, restrictive in content options, and expensive to scale.

Zoney is challenging that model.

The company has just announced that its digital signage platform is now available to the public, following a long period of extensive development and testing. Zoney was developed to help organizations easily set up and manage digital displays with enterprise-level features. The goal of Zoney is to provide a user-friendly platform that meets the needs of a single screen or an entire network, allowing organizations to focus on their content and messaging rather than worrying about the technical aspects of their digital displays.

“Making communication easier is what digital signage is all about, not adding more technical hassle,” says Todd Katcher, Chief Product Officer at Zoney. “What businesses really need is a platform that’s quick to set up, easy to manage without needing special experts, and can grow with their needs over time. That’s exactly what we had in mind when we built Zoney.”

Rethinking the Traditional Digital Signage Model

Today, digital signs have a wide variety of use cases— retail stores, hotels, hospitals, offices, restaurants, schools, car dealerships, the list goes on. The systems that support these displays often force businesses to choose between ease of use and necessary features.

Zoney brings cloud-based content management, commercial-grade hardware, AI-powered content creation, and app-driven integrations into one flexible platform. It is designed to support everything from a single screen at one location to complex, multi-location enterprise networks.

Organizations can schedule content, make real-time updates, manage individual screens or groups of screens, and distribute messaging across multiple locations from one centralized interface.

The name “Zoney” is inspired by the platform’s ability to split a screen into unlimited sections or “zones,” with each zone displaying something unique and cycling through visuals, videos, or dynamic widgets.

No More Production Bottlenecks: Templates and AI-Powered Content

One of the biggest issues companies have when they use digital signs is keeping the information on the screens from going stale. Zoney helps solve this problem by providing over 1000 templates to choose from and a built-in AI generator for images and videos. Users can create new content for their screens without needing a special design team every time they want to make a change. This makes it easier for businesses to keep their screens updated and engaging, and capture the attention of repeat traffic.

The platform also offers specialized tools that are helpful for specific industries. For example, the AI Menu Builder allows restaurants to create digital menu content that can be edited remotely and in real-time. Businesses can customize prices, limited-time offers, seasonal products, and branding, with diverse layout options.

There are over 150 apps and integrations available:                                                        

• Social media feeds
• Calendars and event schedules
• News and media
• Point-of-sale content
• Internal communications
• Operational data and performance reporting

Flexible Plans for Businesses of Every Size

Zoney offers multiple launch options based on the organization’s hardware and operational needs.

The Zoney+ plan is an all-in-one turnkey solution. It includes the software, an industrial-grade media player, and lifetime access with no subscription. With this plan, there is no need for rationing storage space and users. It includes unlimited content, unlimited zones, unlimited users, and access to all available apps and integrations, without an extra monthly expense.

Companies that already have a media player can also get started with our standard software plans for as low as $10 a month.

A Digital Signage Platform Branded as Your Own

Zoney’s white-label capabilities allow enterprise organizations, agencies, and partners to offer their own fully branded digital signage platform. The interface can be customized with the organization’s logo, colors, terminology, tutorials, and support resources, creating a consistent experience for customers and employees.

This gives businesses the flexibility to provide digital signage as their own platform while relying on Zoney’s technology, infrastructure, security, and ongoing product development behind the scenes.

Enterprise capabilities include:

• White-labeled interfaces
• Custom training and tutorials
• Advanced user administration
• Content mapping
• Visual media-player location management
• Enhanced security controls
• Multi-location content management
• Custom integrations

The Zoney team also offers professional services to support strategy, launch, and management.

Built to Eliminate Limits, Not Add Them

Businesses are changing the way they think about digital communication and Zoney’s here to support them. Screens are more than digital posters. Unlike static print material, digital displays are built for dynamic content that can be updated and scheduled to match the season, day, or even the time of day. The right digital signage software can help businesses speak to and engage their customers in real-time.

For Zoney, the next step in digital signage is pretty simple – it’s about giving businesses more power over how they represent their brand, while making it easier and faster to manage, without needing to be a tech expert.

Zoney is now accepting new customers, enterprise inquiries, and partnership opportunities.

Ready to check out the platform and start making your own digital signs? Visit https://www.zoney.com for a 30-day free trial.

About Zoney

Zoney delivers digital signage with no limits, providing a turnkey solution that pairs a premium media player with advanced software—all without a subscription fee.

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