PhotonPay CEO Lewison Chen Makes 36Kr's 36Under36 as Firm Serves 200,000 Businesses
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Updated · PR Newswire · Jun 22
PhotonPay CEO Lewison Chen Makes 36Kr's 36Under36 as Firm Serves 200,000 Businesses
2 articles · Updated · PR Newswire · Jun 22
Summary
36Kr named PhotonPay founder and CEO Lewison Chen to its 2026 36Under36 Entrepreneurs List, one of 108 young leaders recognized at the WAVES Summit.
PhotonPay used the event to highlight its scale: 14 operating hubs, more than 500 employees, support for 60-plus currencies, and coverage across 200 countries and regions.
Joey Xu, the company's sales VP, said PhotonPay's unified multi-currency and stablecoin system helps clients keep funds in one wallet, cutting global capital costs by more than 75% and lifting treasury efficiency 60%.
The company framed that model as a long-term infrastructure play built on regulatory licenses, local compliance and banking partnerships, as it pushes programmable cross-border finance for global businesses.
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Overview
In June 2026, PhotonPay achieved major recognition in the fintech industry, highlighted by Lewison Chen’s inclusion in 36Kr’s '36Under36' list and multiple prestigious industry awards. These honors reflect Chen’s visionary leadership and PhotonPay’s foundational innovations in stablecoin-powered financial infrastructure. By developing a sophisticated operating system that unifies compliance and enables seamless fund transfers across both fiat and stablecoin rails, PhotonPay has made a profound impact on global commerce. The company’s strategic approach and commitment to operational excellence have positioned it as a transformative force, driving efficiency and shaping the future of international financial operations.