New York, New York, July 8th, 2025
In a strategic move aimed at redefining digital security and identity management, G-Knot, a pioneering biometrics technology company, announced the appointment of Wes Kaplan as its CEO. Kaplan, a globally recognized leader in fintech and digital assets, will lead the commercialization of G-Knot’s groundbreaking biometric solutions, including the world’s first finger vein crypto wallet.
G-Knot, the exclusive licensee of eTunnel Inc., a global leader in biometric research based in Seoul, boasts over a decade of research in advanced finger vein technology. This innovative approach utilizes unique biometric data to eliminate risks associated with compromised private keys and recovery phrases, addressing a major challenge within the digital asset industry. With cryptocurrency hacks resulting in over $1.4 billion in losses in 2025 alone, G-Knot is positioned to introduce a game-changing solution for secure self-custody.
“G-Knot is poised to redefine security in the digital age, and I am thrilled to lead this mission,” stated Wes Kaplan, CEO of G-Knot. “By replacing the need for recovery phrases with users’ unique biometric authentication, we’re not only solving today’s issues but also paving the way for broader applications in decentralized finance and identity management.”
The reliability and innovation of G-Knot’s biometric technology have been recognized globally, highlighted by a prestigious contract secured in September 2024 with the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to deploy biometric smart cards across various UN organizations. Currently, G-Knot stands as the only provider of commercial finger vein biometric solutions worldwide.
“Kaplan’s proven track record in scaling innovative financial tech makes him the ideal leader to bring eTunnel’s technology to market,” commented Youngkuk Kim, CEO of eTunnel. “Under Wes’s leadership, G-Knot will leverage the gold standard of biometric technology to deliver enterprise-grade and consumer-focused products that meet the increasing security needs of our digital world.”
Wes Kaplan brings extensive experience across fintech, digital assets, and traditional finance to his new role. Having held executive positions at industry leaders such as Cointelegraph, AscendEX, and Tradewind Markets, Kaplan’s background includes significant contributions to the financial sector, starting with J.P. Morgan and BNY Mellon. His recent role as CEO of Cointelegraph underscores G-Knot’s ambition to create secure opportunities for both retail and institutional adoption, effectively bridging the gap between advanced biometrics and decentralized finance.
About G-Knot
G-Knot is at the forefront of biometrics technology, dedicated to transforming security and identity management for the digital age. Established to commercialize years of innovative biometrics development from eTunnel Inc., G-Knot is set to launch its flagship product: the world’s first finger vein crypto wallet. This exciting product seeks to resolve crucial security and usability challenges within the cryptocurrency sector, heralding the start of numerous commercial applications for biometric identification technology, under the expert guidance of CEO Wes Kaplan.
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