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Great to have XDC Trade Network showcase at GTR MENA - Trade and export finance conference ! Sunil Senapati

As the year of the 🐍 serpent kicks off today, here are #throwback pictures from our energy filled 2025 #ChineseNewYear drinks hosted with Global Trade Review (GTR) , with the amazing #trade and #tradefinance community A shout out to NEXADE whose trade finance backed #tokens started their soft-launch Here’s to all you who came and 🎉🪭 to a great start to the lunar year ! Rupert Sayer Ed Virtue Sin Yong Loh Baldev Bhinder NEXADE Dmitri Kouchnirenko Mark Wong Annabelle Lim Sunil Senapati Shankar T S Tat Yeen Yap Peter Gubbins Kelvin Tan Edmund Louis Nathan Vanessa V Lim Tam Dang Magdalena Smolak Chan Woei Shyong Andie McKeown CMILT Carl Wegner Gijs Kampschöer Savady YEM Ezann Su Benoit Cosserat Anupum Khaitan Vikash Kumar Basar Sener Eric Tan Follow our LinkedIn page here GTR Ventures today for more future invites, news and events to our community of trade and innovation!

GTR Ventures investee firm, Havona Tech featured! Contact Greg P. , Desmond Hakim or Eric McEvoy for collab opportunities or to simply find out more how to mitigate trade execution risks

GTR Ventures investee firm, Havona Tech featured! Contact Greg P. , Desmond Hakim or Eric McEvoy for collab opportunities or to simply find out more how to mitigate trade execution risks

Havona Technology Greg P. Desmond Hakim Eric McEvoy

Congratulations to our investee firm, XDC Trade Network for being shortlisted to attend and exhibit at the Asian Financial Forum (AFF) , #Hongkong! To our friends in #HongKong and Greater China, please reach out if keen to collaborate A great start to the new year and prelude to #GTR /#GTRVentures drinks next week in #Singapore! Rupert Sayer Peter Gubbins Ed Virtue Sunil Senapati Follow GTR Ventures for more exciting insights into innovation in #trade and #tradefinance!

An insightful article below by Fiona So, looking into how to achieve interoperability for electronic Bills of Lading (eBL). eBL adoption has grown to 5% in 2024. This follows its efficiency, security, and carriers’ target of 100% adoption by 2030. Solutions like WaveBL, IQAX eBL, WiseTech Global, Bolero International (WiseTech Global Group), and ICE Digital Trade (formerly essDOCS) lead in niche markets. But a single solution is unlikely. To achieve interoperability, two challenges must be addressed: 1️⃣ Legal Validity: Providers use different rulebooks. GSBN’s pilot relies on local laws (e.g., UK and France) to standardise recognition. 2️⃣ Liability: Accountability is key in multi-platform transfers. GSBN uses blockchain as a Control Tracking Registry. This ensures clear control and dispute resolution. Fiona credits Marina Comninos for leading the liability framework with ICE and IQAX eBL. Interoperability alone won’t drive adoption. eBL must add value beyond paper. At the Shanghai eBL Summit, 120 leaders explored new use cases. Global Shipping Business Network (GSBN) continues to champion practical, scalable solutions for real-world challenges like eBL interoperability. Through pilots with ICE and IQAX eBL, they address legal validity, liability, and accountability, driving trade digitalisation through industry collaboration. Original article by Fiona So. Read more below. https://lnkd.in/dYHQhcE5 Follow GTR Ventures for more curated #tradetech and #fintech insights. #tradejustgotsmarter #DigitalTrade #eBL #GlobalTrade #Innovation #Blockchain #Logistics #Interoperability

Empowering SMEs: #Santander and #Dentsu Unite 🤝 Santander Corporate and Commercial Banking is partnering with dentsu to launch a platform simplifying international trade for SMEs. Launching in Q2 2025, it will offer tailored services, discounts, and market insights to help SMEs expand globally. The platform will roll out to 45 markets, including 10 of Santander’s core regions, powered by Adobe, Amazon, and Salesforce. This builds on Santander’s digital growth, including Openbank’s launch in the US and Mexico. 💡 A game-changer for SMEs ready to go global. Original article by Cameron Emanuel-Burns for FinTech Futures. Read more in the comments section below. Follow GTR Ventures for more curated #tradetech and #fintech insights. #tradejustgotsmarter #SMEGrowth #Innovation #GlobalBusiness

Enigio's trace:original has become the first-ever digital trade document system recognised as "reliable" under the ICC Digital Standards Initiative (DSI) and Canada’s Digital Governance Council framework. This game-changing recognition aligns with global standards, including the UN’s model law, setting the stage for trusted, scalable digital trade solutions. Key highlights: ✅ Verified operational and security controls ✅ Compliance with cutting-edge technological standards ✅ A clear pathway to accelerate trade digitalisation Patrik Zekkar, CEO of Enigio, celebrated this milestone as a "true example of collaboration driving industry progress." While this recognition is currently an interim step, plans are in motion to establish a certification process for greater trust and interoperability. Reliable systems are the cornerstone of digital trade. This initiative is turning ideas into actionable progress, paving the way for global trade transformation. Original article by John Basquill for Global Trade Review (GTR). Read more below. Follow GTR Ventures for more curated #tradetech and #fintech insights. https://lnkd.in/d5km82-g #tradejustgotsmarter #DigitalTrade #ReliableSystems #TradeInnovation #FutureOfTrade #traceoriginal

Great to see our investee company, XDC Trade Network CEO Sunil Senapati featured on Sonny Mohanty ‘s podcast XDC Network Rupert Sayer Peter Gubbins Ed Virtue Kelvin Tan Follow GTR Ventures today for more exciting news on innovation in the global #trade world!