PANews reported on November 10th that PayFi network Huma Finance announced the appointment of Jessica Cao as CEO for the Asia Pacific region, responsible for driving regional expansion. Jessica has 17 years of executive experience, having held senior leadership positions at Ant International, BNP Paribas, Citigroup, and Standard Chartered.

According to Chainalysis, the Asia-Pacific region is becoming a leading market for stablecoin adoption, and businesses are seeking blockchain-based solutions for cross-border payment friction. This appointment signals an accelerated convergence of traditional finance and crypto payment infrastructure, especially as the region's regulatory framework becomes increasingly clear.