Jessica (@jessc2049) has been recognized as one of the top 35 key crypto hires in the industry.
She's strengthening the company's mission to bring PayFi global by focusing on:
- Partnerships with financial institutions
- Collaborations with fintech companies
- Business expansion across APAC region
The team is actively networking at Binance Blockchain Week, connecting with industry professionals interested in PayFi's potential to transform global financial markets.
Visit booth G9 for limited merchandise and team discussions.
We’re proud to see Jessica recognized as one of the top 35 key crypto hires! @jessc2049 strengthens our mission to bring PayFi global - doubling down on partnerships with financial institutions, fintech companies and businesses across APAC. Say Hi to her if you're at
Huma Finance Updates Anchor Badge Program for Long-Term LPs
Huma Finance has introduced an updated **Anchor Badge** program designed to reward liquidity providers who commit capital for extended periods. **Key Benefits:** - **2x deposit capacity** compared to standard limits - **Early access** to Prime features, placing holders alongside OG and Vanguard badge holders The badge specifically targets LPs willing to lock in their capital long-term, creating a tiered system that incentivizes sustained liquidity provision within the protocol.
Mastercard Commits Billions to Stablecoin Payment Infrastructure

Mastercard is making a significant multi-billion dollar investment in stablecoin payment infrastructure, marking a major institutional move into crypto payments. This development represents a substantial commitment from one of the world's largest payment networks to integrate stablecoin technology into mainstream financial systems. The investment signals growing institutional confidence in stablecoin-based payment rails. The move builds on earlier momentum from what some called "Stablecoin Summer" in 2025, suggesting continued evolution in how traditional finance companies approach digital currency infrastructure. **Key implications:** - Major payment network backing stablecoin infrastructure - Potential acceleration of crypto payment adoption - Bridge between traditional finance and digital assets strengthening
Solana Accelerate APAC Panel Features Global Payments Discussion
**Panel Discussion on Next-Gen Payments** A panel titled "Next Generation Global Payments on Solana" is scheduled for Thursday, February 12 at 16:55-17:15 during Solana Accelerate APAC. **Participating Projects:** - Drift Protocol - Paga - Perena - Unitas Labs - Solayer Labs - Reap Global The discussion will focus on payment innovations being built on the Solana blockchain, with APAC positioned as a key region for next-generation payment solutions.
PayFi Momentum Expands from U.S. to Middle East as Institutional Demand Surges

**PayFi adoption accelerates globally** as institutional and payment sector demand grows significantly following recent regulatory developments. Key developments from Binance Blockchain Week: - **Genius Act** unlocked major institutional interest in PayFi solutions - **Geographic expansion** from U.S. markets into Middle East regions - **T+0 settlements** positioned as the future standard for payment processing The momentum represents a shift toward **instant settlement infrastructure** that could reshape traditional payment financing systems.