KUN, a leading global digital payment service provider, has recently concluded a significant multi-million dollar seed funding round led by BAI Capital, with participation from other strategic investors like GSR Ventures and Hash Global. This funding is aimed at enhancing the company's compliance and risk management frameworks, as well as expanding its global operational networks and partnerships. Operating across Asia, Latin America, and Africa, KUN focuses on providing seamless Web2 and Web3 digital payment solutions for cross-border trade and high-net-worth clients. By integrating stablecoin and blockchain technologies, KUN aims to optimize global capital flows and offer an efficient, secure alternative to traditional systems like SWIFT. Such developments underline the continuing evolution and growth of the digital payment sector, reflecting a broader trend toward integrating cryptocurrency and blockchain into global financial operations.

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• "KUN, Global Digital Payment Service Provider, Secures Multi-Million Dollar Seed Round Funding Led by BAI Capital" from KUN International Digital Technology Limited on GlobeNewswire (published 14 February 2025)

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