[WSPN appoints former Visa President John Partridge as a board member] On August 22, digital payment company WSPN (Worldwide Stablecoin Payment Network) announced the appointment of former Visa President John Partridge as a board member, aiming to expand the US market, promote Web3 payment innovation, and build Visa in the Web3 era. WSPN is well-known for its stablecoin product Worldwide USD ("WUSD"), and is committed to building a stablecoin 2.0 payment network to provide global users with a secure and efficient digital transaction experience. Mr. Partridge has more than 20 years of rich experience in the field of financial technology and served as President of Visa from 2009 to 2013. He led Visa's historic $19 billion IPO and promoted its global business growth. During this period, he significantly increased the transaction processing volume of the Visa network and led the implementation of the V.me project, consolidating Visa's leadership in the field of digital payments. In addition, Mr. Partridge is currently the chairman of Velo Payments, a global financial technology company. His joining will help WSPN promote the application of WUSD stablecoins in various ecosystems and scenarios around the world.