Today at BlueHat Shanghai, Microsoft announced a partnership with Bugcrowd to speed up payouts for vulnerabilities reported by security researchers. This collaboration aims to strengthen partnerships between Microsoft and the security community while making its bug bounty programs more rewarding. By partnering with Bugcrowd, Microsoft can offer faster payment options, including PayPal and Payoneer, allowing researchers to receive their bounty awards in a convenient manner. Additionally, this partnership enables researchers to collaborate on submissions and split payments easily, further enhancing the overall experience for security experts.