MoneyGram's Bold Prediction to Onboard "Hundreds of Millions"

Nov 3, 2025

Anthony Soohoo, CEO of MoneyGram, brings his expertise in financial technology to the fore as he discusses his bold vision for crypto adoption. He predicts that stablecoins will revolutionize cross-border payments, making financial services accessible to hundreds of millions. The conversation explores how MoneyGram's new app, featuring USDC and WhatsApp notifications, enhances user flexibility. Soohoo emphasizes that clarity in regulations will drive this financial transformation, positioning MoneyGram at the forefront of a monetary revolution.

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INSIGHT

Physical-Digital Bridge Boosts Access

MoneyGram leverages its massive physical network to bridge digital crypto rails and real-world cash access.
This hybrid approach increases accessibility and trust for users unfamiliar with crypto.

ADVICE

Offer Flexible Stablecoin Holding

Launch the new MoneyGram app that lets users hold USDC and redeem to cash on their terms.
Integrate familiar channels like WhatsApp notifications to reduce friction and increase adoption.

INSIGHT

Stablecoins Solve Real Payment Frictions

Stablecoins solve real-world frictions: speed, cost and transparency for cross-border transfers.
Giving consumers control over timing and format of funds drives faster adoption.

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MoneyGram’s Anthony Soohoo, discusses how stablecoins are the critical financial innovation that will simplify cross-border payments and drive massive-scale digital adoption for hundreds of millions of users in the coming year.

Are we at the precipice of a true revolution in finance? This week's Gen C episode, recorded at Stellar Meridian, features MoneyGram's CEO, Anthony Soohoo, who shares his bold prediction: hundreds of millions of users leveraging crypto for real-world problems in just one year. Revealing the key to this shift, the discussion highlights the global push to use stablecoins and financial innovation for massive-scale digital adoption.

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