The second annual awards address economic instability with editors’ choice award for rising grocery prices. 

WASHINGTON, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its second annual Money Awards, with winners across 38 categories.

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards won the Editors’ Choice award for the Best Credit Card for Rising Grocery Prices amid economic uncertainty in today’s climate.

“The value of the dollar is continuing to stretch and consumers are doing their best to prepare for the rising costs of everyday goods,” said Adriana Ocañas, consumer credit cards analyst at U.S. News. “The Capital One Savor Cash Rewards card offers a longer-term safeguard for reward-earning potential that can be used to cover some of those rising prices.”

The 2025 awards provide a go-to destination for readers to assess and choose the best courses of financial action amid the market shifts currently impacting American consumers.

“Economic uncertainty stemming from the ongoing trade wars and a mass restructuring of the federal government are playing critical roles in the financial uneasiness of many Americans,” said Ocañas. “The 2025 Money Awards recognize exceptional institutions and products, while also providing consumers with informed insights on financial institutions that can best support their unique financial needs and goals.”

The awards, advice and expertise provided by U.S. News’ Money analysts also help address a need for more financial literacy for the everyday consumer.

“According to U.S. News’ April survey, 53% of Americans don’t know that FICO scores are what lenders look at to determine creditworthiness,” noted Ocañas. “In fact, about 44% confused FICO with one of the credit-scoring bureaus. The Money Awards not only spotlight options for immediate solutions for consumers’ varying needs, but can serve as an introduction to better understanding the different facets of credit, lending, banking and investing.” 

U.S. News 2025 Money Award Winners

*See the Money Award on USNews.com here.

U.S. News determined the winning institutions using comprehensive, data-driven methodologies including factors specific to their respective categories: annual percentage yield, ATM availability, customer complaints and more for banking; overall issuer satisfaction rating, APR, rewards earning process, and more for credit cards; usability, product and account offerings, customer support, research and tools, and fees for investing platforms; and affordability, eligibility and customer service for lenders. For more information, read the methodologies for Banking, Credit Cards, Investing Platforms and Lenders.

U.S. News also publishes in-depth personal finance, investing and loans content to help consumers make the best money-related decisions for them. Consumers can find advice about banking, credit cards, loans and much more.

About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.

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– The EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET is the digital wallet service for the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan with over 28 million visitors expected from April to October 2025.

– As of April 21, the wallet has processed over 558,000 transactions and attracted over 133,000 new accounts to Aptos since its migration in January 2025.

OSAKA, Japan, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Aptos Labs, a core contributor to the Aptos Layer-1 blockchain, announced that the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET has successfully migrated to the Aptos blockchain as part of the Palette Chain ecosystem integration into Aptos.

This strategic integration significantly enhances user experience of the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET, offering improved speed, enhanced security, and seamless management of user’s digital assets. It also underscores Aptos Labs’ commitment to driving mass adoption and delivering high-performance Web3 solutions for enterprises in Japan.

Migration to Aptos Elevates the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET Experience

The EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET is the digital wallet service for Expo 2025, Osaka, Kansai, Japan (‘the Expo’), with an anticipated influx of over 28 million visitors from April to October 2025. Users can access a variety of features, including MYAKU-PE!, a versatile payment service usable both inside and outside the Expo site; MYAKU-PO!, a rewards program that incentivizes engagement; MYAKU-N!, a digital platform where users can create and collect their Expo-exclusive NFTs; and the MYAKU-MYAKU Rewards Program, which grants users status based on their digital wallet usage and provides benefits according to their status level.

The migration aligns seamlessly with EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET’s mission to provide cutting-edge technology and a user-friendly platform for a seamless digital experience at the Expo. The Aptos blockchain, powered by the innovative Move programming language, emphasizes scalability and efficiency, making it the ideal blockchain to support the rapidly growing user community of the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET. 

Robust User Activity and Adoption

Since its migration in January 2025, the Aptos-powered EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET has garnered significant interest and engagement, achieving 18,000 transactions and 2,600 new accounts created on Aptos within the first 48 hours. As of April 21, the wallet has processed over 558,000 transactions and attracted over 133,000 new accounts to Aptos.

This robust user activity reflects a high level of trust and excitement in the capabilities of the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET on Aptos. Aptos Labs anticipates continued growth in these figures leading up to the opening of the Expo.

“We are thrilled to witness such enthusiastic response from users following the WALLET’s migration to Aptos,” said Avery Ching, Co-Founder and CEO of Aptos Labs. “This strong engagement demonstrates the confidence that users and partners have in us and the vast potential of the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET, as well as the Aptos ecosystem. By collaborating with local enterprises and communities, the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET is positioned at the forefront of blockchain innovation, serving as a bridge to Web3 for millions. We look forward to fostering innovation and growth continuously in both the Japanese and global markets.”

Exciting Features on the Horizon

With the migration complete, the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET team is working diligently to expand its features and integrations with organizations, including the Japanese National Tourism Organization, Osaka Restaurant Management Association, and Nankai Electric Railway Co.,Ltd.. Their goal is to enrich the digital experience and provide even greater value to users throughout the duration of the Expo.

Aptos is among the fastest-growing Layer-1 blockchains, with its Total Value Locked (TVL) ranging around USD 1 billion since November 2024[1], showcasing the increasing global adoption of its technology. This migration follows Aptos Labs’ strategic partnership with HashPort and HashPalette, initiated in October 2024. These collaborations further solidify Aptos’ position as a leader in blockchain and Web3 innovation, and enhance the value proposition for EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET users.

To further encourage the adoption of the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET, a substantial advertising campaign has been launched at key locations across Osaka, Japan, including the bustling Osaka JR station and on surrounding train lines.

For updates and details about the EXPO2025 DIGITAL WALLET, please visit: https://expo2025-wallet.com/en

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About Aptos Labs

Aptos Labs is dedicated to creating network tooling and seamless usability for users of the Aptos network, a next-generation high-performance public Layer 1 blockchain. Aptos is backed by top-flight investors including a16z, Katie Haun, Apollo Global Management, Binance Labs, Dragonfly, PayPal Ventures, and Franklin Templeton Investments.

About Aptos Network

Aptos is a next-generation Layer 1 blockchain. Aptos’ breakthrough technology, scalable infrastructure and user safeguards are designed to power the next generation of financial systems by offering unparalleled high throughput and low latency that can scale to billions of users.

[1] https://defillama.com/chain/Aptos

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BANGALORE, India, April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Okto, the mobile frontend for Hyperliquid, has rapidly emerged as the preferred choice for Korean crypto investors, offering seamless access to Hyperliquid’s Spot and Futures markets — all within a single, self-custodial mobile interface. With deep liquidity, low slippage, and advanced trading infrastructure, Hyperliquid has become one of the most powerful decentralized trading venues. Okto acts as its mobile front end, combining CEX-like performance with the security and control of self-custody, allowing Korean traders to experience the full power of DeFi without friction.

“Korean investors are leading the next wave of DeFi adoption,” said Rohit Jain, Head of DeFi Initiatives at Okto. “The rise in perpetual and spot trading activity on the Hyperliquid-powered Okto app is proof that the region is embracing decentralized markets — not as an alternative, but as the future. With self-custody at the core and institutional-grade liquidity, Okto is helping redefine how Korean trades.”

Okto’s Futures trading went live in February 2024, followed by the recent launch of Spot trading — marking yet another major milestone in the app’s rapid evolution. “We envision Okto as the ‘Phantom’ of Hyperliquid — the most seamless and secure mobile gateway for decentralized trading,” said Rohit Jain. “As the leading mobile app for Hyperliquid, Okto was the first to integrate both Futures and Spot trading, and will soon be the first to bring HyperEVM assets and dApps directly to users. With this, we anticipate exponential growth in adoption over the next 2–3 years.”

Key Features:

Hyperliquid-Optimized Design: Okto is tailored to integrate seamlessly with Hyperliquid’s advanced tools, allowing traders to manage their positions effortlessly across both spot and futures wallets. The one-click deposit feature to the Hyperliquid Spot wallet eliminates prior steps required for transactions on Hyperliquid.Cross-Chain Trading: With Okto’s powerful chain abstraction, users can seamlessly deposit and manage assets across 5+ blockchain networks — including Solana, Ethereum, Polygon, and more — all within a single app. Thanks to the Okto Layer, a robust middleware that abstracts away Web3 complexities, traders can now bring assets in and out of Hyperliquid with just one click. This unlocks true cross-chain trading at scale, maximizing opportunities without the friction of manual bridging or multiple wallets.Enhanced Security & Control: Okto offers a self-custodial wallet, providing users full control over their assets. Secure, gasless transactions and social login options enhance user convenience.Smart Notifications: Receive real-time alerts for price movements, trade execution, and market updates, ensuring traders never miss important opportunities.Optimized Mobile Experience: Designed with a mobile-first approach and CEX like experience, Okto eliminates friction in decentralized trading by offering real-time portfolio tracking and one-click cross-chain swaps, giving users greater flexibility.

Okto is revolutionizing mobile DeFi trading, making institutional-grade DEX trading accessible directly from users’ mobile devices. Whether a seasoned trader or a DeFi newcomer, Okto offers a secure, intuitive, and rewarding platform to access Hyperliquid’s full potential.

About Okto

The Okto ecosystem aims to simplify Web3 for everyone. At its core, it is a chain abstraction, and orchestration layer designed to simplify blockchain development. By offering web2-like modular APIs to help both new developers and experienced teams to build efficiently on the blockchain.

Okto ecosystem is experienced by 20Mn+ users while under development in the pre mainnet phase. Key components include the Okto Chain, Okto SDK, Okto wallet and Okto partners ecosystem.

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