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Electronic signatures come in multiple formats; each designed for different use cases. This article compares the widely used PAdES format with the XAdES format that powers SelfieSign's SVS (Selfie Video Signature) file, exploring how these technologies differ and what makes each suited to different scenarios.

- A CASE STUDY BY THINKCLOUD   Overview A domestic securities company in Taiwan strategically adapted its business operations in response to the pandemic and market volatility by implementing ThinkCloud’s  digital contract management system with video-based e-signatures ( SelfieSign ).   This innovation was made to optimize core securities processes, improve operational efficiency, and achieve complete paperless operations. And it delivered.    In a few months, operational ef

As digital finance moves toward full-scale adoption, establishing trusted digital identities and asset certification mechanisms has become a major challenge. At the 2025 Tokyo GFTN Forum, ThinkCloud raised a critical question: Are we really ready to fully digitize human value?

Most transactions today happen remotely. Deals close across borders. Signatures are exchanged between people who’ve never met—and may never meet. In this landscape, trust is the currency that can make or break a business. But with cybercriminals evolving faster than ever, that trust is in short supply. This tension between necessary digital interactions and growing security threats has catalyzed the need for a fundamental shift in how businesses ensure the integrity of their