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Contour Appoints Rahul Bhargava as Interim Chief Operating Officer
New York, NY
Contour Network has appointed Rahul Bhargava (Linkedin) as Interim Chief Operating Officer, reinforcing management leadership as the platform enters its next phase of growth following its acquisition by XDC Ventures in Q4 2025.
Bhargava’s appointment signals a strategic acceleration phase for Contour as it expands beyond digitising Letters of Credit to building an integrated trade-to-settlement ecosystem. Under Bhargava’s leadership, Contour will vertically scale its proven LC digitisation platform while horizontally integrating XDC Network’s institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure to enable seamless reconciliation and downstream payment optionality.
He brings extensive experience in modernising cross-border financial systems, designing interoperability frameworks, and advancing global standards such as ISO 20022. His career spans leadership across banks, regulators, multilateral institutions and payment infrastructures, uniquely positioning him to guide Contour through its next growth phase while ensuring regulatory alignment and production-grade implementation.
Ritesh Kakkad, Co-Founder of XDC Network and XDC Ventures, said: “Rahul’s expertise in bridging legacy financial infrastructure with emerging digital rails directly supports our vision of building a powerful institutional gateway for tokenised trade finance. With Contour, we are focused on delivering scalable, compliant solutions that connect trade digitisation with efficient settlement optionality.”
On the strategic significance of the appointment, Rahul Bhargava said “I am excited to join Contour at this pivotal moment in Trade Finance evolution. By vertically scaling up Contour’s proven Trade digitisation services portfolio and horizontally extending to combine XDC Network capabilities we aim to deliver a future-ready, scalable platform helping streamline trade to settlement. A Stablecoin Lab will also be available to trial USDC based settlement models.”
As Interim COO, Bhargava will lead operational scale-up, deepen global member engagement, expand network participation, and oversee integration of XDC’s trade, digital asset and settlement capabilities. This includes advancing Contour’s Stablecoin Lab as a structured innovation environment to trial regulated, production-ready digital settlement models alongside fiat rails.
NOTES TO EDITORS
- Progressing Contour Networks
Operational since 2017, Contour provides banks and corporates with a production-grade, blockchain-enabled platform for digitising letters of credit (LCs). Member institutions using the network have reduced LC processing times from days to hours across live commodity and manufacturing trades. This core capability remains central, while the platform evolves to support greater flexibility, scale, and settlement optionality in response to changing market demands.
Originally launched by a consortium of global banks including HSBC, Standard Chartered, Citi, BNP Paribas, DBS, ING and others, Contour was established at a time when trade-finance digitisation was still emerging.
Today, the operating environment has matured significantly, shaped by regulatory progress, legal frameworks such as MLETR, industry initiatives including TradeTrust and ICC DSI, and growing institutional adoption of tokenised assets and regulated stablecoins.
With the backing of XDC Ventures and access to XDC Network’s institutional-grade infrastructure, Contour is positioned to bridge trade execution and payment settlement in a way that is compliant, scalable, and practical for banks and corporates.
- Biography: Rahul Bhargava
Rahul Bhargava is a global financial market infrastructure leader with over two decades of experience advancing digital transformation, cross-border payments innovation, and financial systems modernisation. He is widely recognised for bridging traditional banking networks with emerging digital rails, while ensuring regulatory alignment and production-grade scalability.
He has led and advised major initiatives with institutions such as SWIFT, the World Bank Group and the World Economic Forum, contributing to the evolution of instant cross-border payments, digital money frameworks and interoperability standards. His work brings together banks, regulators, multilateral institutions and fintech leaders to address systemic challenges in global payments infrastructure.
A frequent speaker at global industry forums including Sibos, Money20/20 and the Singapore FinTech Festival, Rahul is regarded as a thought leader in the future of finance and responsible innovation.
As Interim Chief Operating Officer of Contour Network, he is leading the platform’s next growth phase, strengthening institutional engagement and advancing the integration of digitised trade finance with flexible, compliant settlement options across both traditional and regulated digital channels.
- Interviews
Interviews with Rahul are invited. Please contact Ashwini Shinde, Sr. PR Executive, Madchatter Brand Solutions, [email protected], tel: +91 989210861.
About Contour Network
Contour Network is a Singapore-headquartered global digital trade-finance platform that digitizes letters of credit (LCs) and cross-border trade documentation. Contour delivers production-grade solutions designed to enhance speed, transparency, and trust across international trade workflows.
About XDC Network
XDC Network is an open-source, EVM-compatible Layer-1 blockchain built for payments, trade finance and real-world assets, offering high throughput, low fees and enterprise-grade security, while being ISO 20022compliant to support interoperability with global financial messaging and payment systems. XDC Network underpins a growing ecosystem of regulated digital money, trade, and settlement solutions across the globe, supporting open account trade digitisation, MLETR and Tradetrust verification of trade documents, payments settlement optionality in USDC via stablecoin wallets or as an intermediate settlement between bank accounts.
Media Contact
Distributed on behalf of Madhatter and Contour Networks by:
Illka Gobius
PINPOINT PR Pte. Ltd.
+65 9769 8370
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Many Laser Specialists consider the 1927nm Thulium Laser one of the most useful wavelengths available
Rockwall, TXSaratoga Technologies, L.L.C., on February 16, 2026, unveiled Laserase™, an FDA-cleared 1927nm Thulium laser system. This platform combines micro-ablative and non-ablative treatments to address pigmentation disorders, photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven texture, sun damage, melasma, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), actinic keratosis, enlarged pores, skin laxity, and hair/scalp conditions. It is safe for all […]
Rockwall, TX
Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C., on February 16, 2026, unveiled Laserase™, an FDA-cleared 1927nm Thulium laser system. This platform combines micro-ablative and non-ablative treatments to address pigmentation disorders, photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven texture, sun damage, melasma, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), actinic keratosis, enlarged pores, skin laxity, and hair/scalp conditions. It is safe for all Fitzpatrick types (I–VI) with minimal PIH risk.
Laserase™ stimulates collagen remodeling, eliminates recurring consumable costs, and creates micro-channels for deeper absorption of serums, PRP, exosomes, and biologics.
Key Benefits:
- Superior pigment correction for melasma, freckles, sun spots, and PIH.
- Zero disposables for reduced overhead.
- Versatile single platform for broad concerns, including non-surgical lifting and laser-assisted drug delivery.
- Safe for ALL SKIN TYPES
Early adopters report 3–5× higher revenue and demand for services like “Thulium Glow”.
“Laserase™ elevates practices with transformative results and simplicity, expanding the clinical capabilities of thulium laser technology while remaining accessible and efficient,” said Jason Lake, President of Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C. “We designed the platform to help providers deliver consistent outcomes and broaden the services they offer patients.”
Laserase™ is now available for demonstration and purchase in the United States, with exclusive previews, priority delivery, and IRS Section 179 eligibility.
About Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C.:
An innovator in aesthetic laser solutions, delivering proven technologies to enhance patient care and practice efficiency nationwide.
Contact Information:

Tom Pallone, C.E.O., Jason Lake, President,
Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C. Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C.
Phone: (888) 263-1113
Website: www.Thulium1927.com or www.Laserase1927.com
Website: https://saratogatec.com/
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Hidden Federal Whistleblower Calls for Independent Federal Review of Alleged Cyberattacks, Public Corruption, and Law Enforcement Misconduct in Hawaii
HONOLULU, HawaiiA disabled U.S. veteran in Hawaii is calling for independent federal review, media attention, and whistleblower support regarding what he describes as years of alleged political corruption, law enforcement misconduct, cyber interference, and obstruction of public reporting. The veteran says he has compiled extensive video and website documentation outlining his concerns, including alleged attempts to […]
HONOLULU, Hawaii
A disabled U.S. veteran in Hawaii is calling for independent federal review, media attention, and whistleblower support regarding what he describes as years of alleged political corruption, law enforcement misconduct, cyber interference, and obstruction of public reporting.

The veteran says he has compiled extensive video and website documentation outlining his concerns, including alleged attempts to disrupt his online access, limit his ability to communicate with officials, and prevent his claims from reaching federal authorities, civil rights advocates, media organizations, and whistleblower support networks.

According to the veteran, the materials he has published contain evidence related to alleged misconduct in Hawaii and repeated cyber incidents that he believes are intended to keep the matter from broader public scrutiny. He is requesting that appropriate federal agencies, civil rights organizations, investigative journalists, and veteran advocacy groups review the materials and determine whether further investigation is warranted.
“As a disabled veteran, I am asking for my evidence to be reviewed fairly and independently,” the veteran said. “I believe the public deserves transparency, and I am seeking help from people and organizations with the authority, platform, or legal experience to examine what has happened.”


The veteran has made information available through several public platforms, including X, Truth Social, Rumble, YouTube, and his website. He says the materials include personal accounts, documentation of alleged cyber incidents, and related evidence intended to support his request for outside review.

The publicly listed channels and pages include:
Website: hiddenfederalwhistleblower.com
X: @phillip_aeros, @WarAgainstSin03, @WarAgainstSin05, @kaiboy220
Truth Social: Ricard0_Finney136
Rumble: BlueHawaii60
YouTube: @hiddenfederalwhistleblower
Additional materials referenced by the veteran include:
bit.ly/7yearsofdeceit
bit.ly/cyberattacksupdate1
bit.ly/cyberattacksupdate2
bit.ly/3LElNLX
The veteran is asking federal civil rights officials, law enforcement oversight bodies, media outlets, legal advocates, and whistleblower organizations to review the information and help ensure that any credible evidence receives appropriate attention.
“This is a request for lawful review, transparency, and accountability,” the veteran said. “I am not asking anyone to take my word for it. I am asking them to examine the evidence.”
About Hidden Federal Whistleblower
Hidden Federal Whistleblower is an independent public documentation project created by a disabled veteran in Hawaii to share materials related to alleged cyber interference, public corruption, and law enforcement misconduct. The project seeks review from federal authorities, media organizations, legal advocates, and whistleblower support groups.
Media Contact
Mr. Ricardo Finney,
(808) 255-9701
Website: hiddenfederalwhistleblower.com
YouTube: @hiddenfederalwhistleblower
Rumble: BlueHawaii60
X: @WarAgainstSin03
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Burn Fuel Better: A Practical Path from Climate Anxiety to Climate Action
Pasadena, CAIn Burn Fuel Better: From Helpless to Hopeful in the Race Against Climate Change, author Don Owens offers a refreshing and solution-oriented perspective on one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Rather than focusing solely on the problems surrounding climate change, Owens empowers readers with practical insights and actionable strategies that foster optimism, […]
Pasadena, CA
In Burn Fuel Better: From Helpless to Hopeful in the Race Against Climate Change, author Don Owens offers a refreshing and solution-oriented perspective on one of the most urgent challenges of our time. Rather than focusing solely on the problems surrounding climate change, Owens empowers readers with practical insights and actionable strategies that foster optimism, innovation, and meaningful progress. The book serves as a guide for individuals seeking to move beyond fear and become part of the solution.
As conversations about climate change continue to dominate headlines worldwide, Burn Fuel Better arrives as a timely and empowering resource for readers who want to make a meaningful difference without being overwhelmed by the scale of the challenge.
Drawing from years of research, observation, and a passion for sustainable innovation, Owens presents a balanced and accessible approach to climate action. Instead of dwelling on worst-case scenarios, the book highlights realistic opportunities for individuals, communities, businesses, and policymakers to contribute to positive environmental change.
Through engaging examples and practical recommendations, Burn Fuel Better demonstrates how technological advancement, responsible energy use, and informed decision-making can help accelerate progress toward a cleaner and more sustainable future. Owens encourages readers to replace feelings of helplessness with informed action, proving that even small steps can contribute to larger solutions.
“The goal is not to inspire fear, but to inspire participation,” says Owens. “Climate change is a challenge we can address when we focus on innovation, responsibility, and practical action.”
A Hopeful Blueprint for Climate Progress
More than a book about environmental issues, Burn Fuel Better is a call to action rooted in optimism. Owens challenges the notion that climate change is an unsolvableproblem, instead presenting a pathway that encourages collaboration, creativity, and personal responsibility.
Designed for environmentally conscious readers, business leaders, educators, students, and anyone seeking a constructive perspective on climate challenges, the book provides a thoughtful framework for understanding the issues while embracing opportunities for meaningful change.
By transforming complex environmental discussions into practical and accessible guidance, Burn Fuel Better offers readers the confidence to become active participants in shaping a more sustainable world.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Don Owens is an author and advocate for practical climate solutions who is passionate about helping individuals and organizations navigate environmental challenges with optimism and purpose. Through his writing, he seeks to bridge the gap between awareness and action, empowering readers to contribute to a more sustainable future.
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