The Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN) is a not-for-profit organisation established by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) in 2024 to harness technology and foster innovation for more efficient, resilient, and inclusive financial ecosystems through global partnerships. GFTN organises convening forums, offers advisory services on innovation ecosystems, provides access to transformative digital platforms, and invests in technology startups with the potential for growth and positive social impact through its venture fund.
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Head of Digital Currency Unit, Global Transaction Services, DBS Bank
Zilong is the Head of the Digital Currency Unit within Global Transaction Services at DBS Bank. This unit focuses on building the next generation of transaction capabilities through tokenized money and payments.
Zilong led the rollout of DBS Token Services, a suite of next-generation transaction banking capabilities powered by tokenization and smart contracts. This initiative has enabled new use cases such as 24/7 liquidity management, conditional payments, and programmable rewards.
He was also part of the founding team of Partior, a technology company that aims to transform cross-border payments and settlement. In addition, Zilong contributes to various CBDC, Tokenized Deposit, and Stablecoin-related projects, working closely with industry partners to shape the future of digital finance."
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