Core Insights - Roundtable and RYVYL Inc. are merging, with Aly Madhavji appointed as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to leverage his extensive blockchain investment experience and traditional finance background [1][2][4] - The merger aims to enhance Roundtable's position in the Web3 media industry, providing publishers with real-time revenue, transparent reporting, and control over their data [6][12] Company Overview - Roundtable is a Web3 digital media SaaS platform that offers distribution, community, publishing, and monetization solutions for professional media brands [12] - RYVYL Inc. operates a global digital payment processing business, focusing on underserved markets and providing a suite of secure financial products [13] Leadership Team - The leadership team includes James Heckman as CEO, Eyal Hertzog as co-founder and architect of the "DeWeb" platform, and Bill Sornsin as COO, all bringing extensive experience in technology and media [7][8][9] - Aly Madhavji's credentials include being a licensed Chartered Accountant and holding advanced degrees from Tsinghua University and INSEAD, along with a significant network in the blockchain investment community [4][3] Merger Details - A definitive agreement has been signed between RYVYL and Roundtable, pending shareholder approval and regulatory review [12][15] - Post-merger, the company will be named RTB Digital, Inc., and will have a seven-member board led by Walton Comer [15]