Welcome to Today’s FinTech Daily Roundup your go-to source for the latest developments i financial technology. As FinTech continues to redefine the way we bank, invest, insure, and manage money, staying ahead of fast-moving trends is essential for professionals and businesses alike. In today’s roundup, we bring you the most impactful updates across digital banking, blockchain, payments innovation, regtech, and more plus insights from thought leaders shaping the future of finance.
Cregis Showcases Stablecoin Payments at iFX EXPO Dubai 2026
As stablecoins, cross-border payments, and enterprise digital asset management gain momentum worldwide, digital finance infrastructure is entering a defining phase. Against this backdrop, Cregis has announced its participation at iFX EXPO Dubai 2026, scheduled to take place from February 10 to 12 at the Dubai World Trade Center. During the event, Cregis will engage with industry leaders to examine the evolving realities of cross-border payments, stablecoin settlements, and compliance-led innovation. Attendees can visit Lounge C to see how the company’s payment engine operates in real-world enterprise environments.
Hope Bancorp Director Scott Yoon-Suk Whang to Retire
Hope Bancorp, the holding company of Bank of Hope, has announced that Scott Yoon-Suk Whang will retire from the Boards of Directors of both the Company and the Bank in connection with the 2026 Annual Meeting of Stockholders. Whang has elected not to stand for re-election, bringing to a close a long and influential chapter in the organization’s leadership.
Bolt Appoints Olta Andoni as SVP of Legal and People
Bolt, the checkout, identity, and payments company behind the Bolt SuperApp for finance and crypto, has announced the appointment of Olta Andoni as Senior Vice President of Legal and People. In this role, Andoni will lead Bolt’s legal, regulatory, compliance, and people operations as the company continues to expand across digital commerce, identity verification, payments, and crypto-enabled checkout.
WSPN Executes On-Chain Stablecoin Trade Finance Deal
WSPN, a provider of regulated stablecoin infrastructure, has announced a landmark deployment of stablecoin-denominated, asset-backed trade finance in a live cross-border transaction. The initiative supported an Australian commodity exporter, JOC Australia Pty Ltd, and marks one of the first instances globally where physical commodities have been financed and settled entirely on-chain using stablecoins. The transaction demonstrates how digital money can now operate directly within real-world supply chains. In this case, agricultural and frozen-meat goods exported by JOC Australia were financed using blockchain-native documentation, proving that stablecoins are moving beyond simple payments to play an active role in global trade finance.
Checkbook Names Pia Thompson and Aditya Raikar Co-CEOs
Checkbook, a leading innovator in digital payment technology, has announced the appointment of Pia Thompson and Aditya Raikar as Co-Chief Executive Officers, effective immediately. The leadership transition marks a significant milestone for the company as founder PJ Gupta steps aside from the CEO role to focus on long-term strategy as Executive Chairman of Checkbook’s Board. Since launching Checkbook in 2015, Gupta has guided the company from an early-stage startup into a category-defining player in digital payments. As Executive Chairman, he will remain closely involved in shaping the company’s future while also pursuing new opportunities to innovate across financial services. The move is designed to position Checkbook for its next phase of growth, building on a strong foundation while bringing fresh leadership perspectives to the forefront.
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