G-Knot, a biometrics technology company developing the first finger vein crypto wallet, has appointed Wes Kaplan as its new CEO. Kaplan, with experience in fintech, crypto, and traditional finance, will lead the global rollout of G-Knot’s biometric products. The appointment comes as the company prepares to launch its flagship wallet designed to improve security in the crypto industry.
G-Knot holds the exclusive license for finger vein technology from Seoul-based eTunnel Inc., a firm with more than 10 years of research in biometric identification. The wallet uses unforgeable finger vein data to replace traditional private keys and recovery phrases, addressing vulnerabilities that have contributed to over $1.4 billion in cryptocurrency thefts in 2025.
The company plans to bring its technology to market through both consumer and enterprise-grade solutions, starting with the finger vein crypto wallet. This product is part of a wider strategy to apply biometric identification in multiple commercial areas.
G-Knot’s technology has previously been recognized at an international level. In September 2024, it secured a contract with the United Nations’ International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to provide biometric smart cards for UN agencies. G-Knot remains the only company offering commercial finger vein biometric solutions globally.
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