The Stablecoin Podcast

In this episode Gwera Kiwana, Head of Global Partnerships at Sling discusses the evolution and adoption of stablecoins, the importance of global partnerships, and the role of financial inclusion in the fintech space. Gwera shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in the global south, the potential of non-USD stablecoins, and the future of programmable money.Follow Stablecoin PartnersStablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/GMO-Z.com: https://stablecoin.z.comSling MoneySling Money: https://sling.money/Erick Schneider: https://x.com/notgweraEmail: partnerships@sling.money

In this discussion, Erick Schneider, Global Head of Payments at Kraken, and Ahmed Zifzaf, Head of Crypto Partnerships at Worldpay, dive into the dynamic world of stablecoins. They examine the evolving regulatory landscape and its impact on adoption and trust. Ahmed shares insights on merchant demand for stablecoins, particularly in emerging markets, while Erick highlights Kraken's interoperability efforts and how they're facilitating financial services. Together, they explore the balance between privacy and practicality for enterprises looking to embrace digital assets.

Simon Babakhani, CEO of Zebec, is revolutionizing payroll with real-time, programmable payments using stablecoins. He discusses the shift from traditional payroll cycles to instant streaming payments, highlighting the scalability of paying by the hour or second without extra costs. Babakhani shares challenges in selling these solutions and the need for regulatory clarity to encourage adoption. He also explores Zebec's expansion into Europe with bank partnerships and the potential for instant remittance solutions, positioning payroll as a strategic entry into modern financial services.

Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless shares his insights on building global liquidity and payments infrastructure, the evolution of stablecoin networks, and the future of cross-border payments. Discover how stablecoins are transforming financial services and what it means for businesses and consumers alike. Don't miss this engaging conversation with one of the industry's leading innovators.Follow Stablecoin PartnersStablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/Algorand Foundation: https://algorand.coGMO-Z.com: https://stablecoin.z.comBorderlessBorderless: https://borderless.xyz/Kevin Lehtiniitty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinlehtiniitty

Luther Maday and Ramy Soliman discuss the latest developments in the stablecoin industry, including Tether's significant raise and the launch of Cloudflare's stablecoin. They explore the implications of these events on the financial services landscape and the evolving role of stablecoins in global commerce.Follow Stablecoin PartnersStablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/Algorand Foundation: https://algorand.coGMO-Z.com: https://stablecoin.z.comChapters00:00 Introduction to Stablecoins and Recent Developments03:44 Tokenized Deposits vs. Stablecoins11:56 The Evolution of Financial Services and Borderless Banking19:40 The Impact of Regulatory Changes on Stablecoins25:00 Tether's Strategic Moves in the Stablecoin Market31:09 Cloudflare's Innovative Approach to Agentic Payments

Luther Maday and Ramy Soliman talk with Aishwarya Gupta and Jamal Raees from Polygon Labs about their payments roadmap, the Tempo launch, and the Rio upgrade that boosts scalability to 5,000 TPS. They discuss why interoperability—not fragmentation—will shape the future of stablecoin payments and how Polygon is positioning itself for real-world assets (RWA).The episode also covers the “Stablecoin Wars”, Tether’s USAT move, and global regulation from the Genius Act to MiCA. Aishwarya and Jamal share insights on adoption trends, specialized chains, and advice for traditional finance entering the space, plus real-world use cases like Polymarket.-------------------------------Stablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/Algorand Foundation: https://algorand.coGMO-Z.com: https://stablecoin.z.comPolygon Labs: https://polygon.technology/Aishwary LinkedIn: in.linkedin.com/in/aishwary1992Jamal LinkedIn: in.linkedin.com/in/jamalraees

In Episode 6, Daniel Lev, CEO of Coinflow Labs, joins our hosts to explore how Coinflow is bridging traditional payment rails with blockchain infrastructure. Daniel shares how Coinflow enables merchants to accept familiar payment methods, like credit cards and bank transfers, while settling instantly in stablecoins. From fantasy football smart contracts to global marketplaces, Coinflow’s infrastructure abstracts away crypto complexity and delivers real-world utility. This episode dives into programmable payments, fraud mitigation, and why stablecoins are becoming the backbone of modern commerce.----------------------------Stablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/Algorand Foundation: https://algorand.coGMO-Z.com: https://stablecoin.z.comCoinflow Labs: https://coinflow.cashDaniel Lev on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-m-lev/Subscribe for new episodes every other week and follow us for more insights into the future of stablecoins and digital payments.

Raj Parekh, Head of Payments at the Monad Foundation, unpacks his journey from TradFi to DeFi. Raj shares how Portal emerged to simplify stablecoin integration for developers and institutions and why Monad’s high-throughput blockchain is poised to become a foundational layer for global payments. From network effects to tokenised deposits, and the convergence of traditional rails with crypto-native infrastructure, this episode dives deep into the future of programmable money and the infrastructure driving it.--------------------------Algorand.costablecoin.z.comStablecoinPartners.comMonad.xyzPortalHQ.io@RajParekh_

Samson Leo, Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer at StraitsX, joins the Stablecoin Podcast to discuss how regulated stablecoins like XSGD and XUSD are driving seamless payments, trade finance, and cross-border innovation in Southeast Asia. He also shares insights on global regulatory trends and the future of interoperability.-----------------Algorand.coStraitsX.comlinkedin.com/in/samsonleox.com/StraitsXyoutube.com/@straitsx.globalStablecoinPartners.com

Edward Woodford, Co-founder and CEO of Zero Hash, dives into the transformative role of stablecoins in finance. He discusses how Zero Hash simplifies crypto infrastructure for major institutions, enabling instant payouts and seamless global transactions across 35+ countries. Edward emphasizes the importance of velocity over volume for sustainable growth and outlines various use cases, including payroll and funding for remote teams. He also touches on regulatory impacts and how abstraction makes blockchain technology more accessible to users.