Chris Harmse

Dante Disparte, Chief Strategy Officer at Circle, and Chris Harmse, Co-founder of BVNK, join the conversation to explore the implications of Stripe's $1.1 billion acquisition of Bridge. They discuss how stablecoins are transforming payment systems and reshaping the narrative around crypto. The duo highlights the need for regulatory clarity, the potential of stablecoins in both local and international markets, and the importance of collaboration between stablecoin issuers and central banks. Tune in for insights into the future of stablecoins and their role in modern finance!

Chris Harmse, Chief Business Officer at BVNK, champions the rise of stablecoins, emphasizing their transformative role in emerging markets' e-commerce. John O'Brien, CRO at DLocal, shares insights on the potential for Shopify to enable stablecoin payments, making global transactions easier. They discuss major players like Walmart and Amazon exploring their own stablecoins, and JPMorgan's pilot of a USD deposit token. The conversation touches on the importance of regulatory compliance and the future of programmable payments in streamlining corporate treasury strategies.

Chris Harmse, Chief Business Officer at BVNK, and Nabil Manji, SVP at Worldpay, dive into the bustling world of stablecoins. They discuss Wyoming's launch of its state-backed stablecoin and the implications of new regulatory guidance. The duo highlights how these digital currencies are reshaping remittances and payments globally, while examining challenges in institutional adoption of DeFi. With predictions for the future of stablecoins, this conversation unveils the changing landscape of finance and the potential for sovereign-backed digital assets.