Join Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20, for a special edition of The Bank Tellers podcast as she sits down with Chris Harmse, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at BVNK, to explore the rapidly evolving convergence of decentralized and traditional finance.

Chris shares the inside story of how BVNK became the largest stablecoin payments infrastructure provider in the market, building for five years before stablecoins even became mainstream. Discover the three-pillar strategy that helped BVNK secure major partnerships with industry giants like WorldPay and Lian Lian, including their groundbreaking achievement as the first to add stablecoins as a payout option on WorldPay's platform.

Key Topics:

• The GENIUS Act Impact: How new regulation is creating a 3-4x pipeline surge and removing compliance barriers
• Enterprise Strategy: The consultative approach to educating banks and traditional financial institutions
• Debunking DeFi Myths: Addressing misconceptions about financial crime, costs, and payment volumes in blockchain
• Market Trends: What's overhyped (Bitcoin price watching) vs. underhyped (stablecoin merchant acceptance)
• Future Challenges: Capital efficiency and the untapped potential of draining pre-funded accounts

Chris provides unique insights into scaling from 10 to 300 employees across seven offices while maintaining startup speed, and shares what keeps him up at night as the industry races to capture unprecedented opportunities.

This episode serves as a preview of the exciting content you'll experience at Money20/20's brand new Intersection Stage in Las Vegas coming up soon!

Important note: This episode was recorded a few weeks ago, referencing BVNK's partnerships with WorldPay and Lian Lian. Since filming, BVNK has continued their impressive growth trajectory with several major announcements:

Recent BVNK Updates:

• Bitso partnership
• Flywire partnership
• Strategic investment from Citi
• Surpassed $20 billion in annualized stablecoin payments volumes at the start of October

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TradFi and DeFi converge on another exciting episode of The Bank Tellers podcast!

This time, we chat with JP Richardson, CEO of Exodus. Fresh from witnessing the historic signing of the Genius Act at the White House, JP shares his perspective on how regulatory clarity is reshaping the financial landscape.

Tune in to hear about:

• JP's firsthand experience at the White House during the Genius Act signing and how regulatory clarity is opening doors for traditional financial institutions.
• The story behind becoming the first U.S. company to tokenize shares on blockchain and navigating the path to becoming publicly traded in the crypto space.
• How stable coins are bridging crypto and traditional finance, and why major institutions are exploring tokenized deposits and AI-powered payments.
• Real-world applications from tokenized real estate to new models for athlete compensation, plus the explosive growth potential ahead for DeFi adoption.
• Why financial institutions need DeFi strategies now and how to avoid missing the next major technological shift.

With Money20/20 USA just weeks away, you can't afford to miss this!

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Join us for a compelling conversation with Nabil Manji, Senior Vice President of Fintech Growth and Financial Partnerships at WorldPay, as we explore the evolving landscape where traditional finance meets digital assets. In this special episode ahead of Money20/20 USA, Nabil shares insights from WorldPay's decade-long journey in the digital asset space and their groundbreaking partnership with BVNK for stablecoin payouts.

Key Topics:

• Partnership Strategy: How WorldPay approaches building relationships with both traditional financial institutions and digital asset platforms
• Digital Asset Integration: The biggest challenges and opportunities in merging crypto technology with enterprise-grade financial infrastructure
• Market Evolution: Why the "us vs. them" mentality between TradFi and DeFi is becoming obsolete
• Future Outlook: Predictions for tokenization, stablecoins, and digital asset adoption over the next five years
• Practical Insights: Real-world challenges like integrating crypto wallets with treasury management systems and handling decimal place differences

Nabil discusses how WorldPay has been using stablecoins for settlement since 2022, their focus on corporate treasury management use cases, and what traditional financial institutions can learn from the digital asset playbook - particularly around transparency and rapid iteration.

This episode offers valuable perspectives for anyone interested in understanding how established payment giants are navigating the intersection of traditional and digital finance.

Come learn more about the intersection of TradFi, DeFi, and all things future of fintech at Money20/20 USA!

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Join us for a special edition of The Bank Tellers, where we explore the intersection of TradFi and DeFi!

Money20/20’s Head of Audience Development, Micky Tesfaye, we dive deep into the rapidly evolving relationship between traditional finance and decentralized finance with Paul Brody, EY's Global Blockchain Leader. As the financial world stands at a critical juncture following the passage of the Genius Act, Paul shares invaluable insights on how the competitive landscape is transforming.

Discover why we're at the "dam just broke phase" of blockchain adoption in financial services, with major institutions from JPMorgan to Walmart rushing to develop stablecoins and tokenized deposits. Paul explains why the distinction between TradFi and DeFi is gradually disappearing as organizations on opposing sides begin to resemble each other.

Key topics include:

• How regulatory clarity is accelerating adoption across the financial ecosystem
• Why blockchain is transitioning from buzzword to essential "plumbing" for financial services
• The misconceptions both TradFi and DeFi players have about each other
• How traditional banks can leverage their existing customer relationships as "portals" into DeFi
• The potential for AI and blockchain to create autonomous commerce systems that could outpace human-driven transactions within five years

Perfect timing for Money20/20 USA attendees looking to understand the forces reshaping finance!

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Join us for a special edition of The Bank Tellers, where we explore the intersection of TradFi and DeFi!

Money20/20's VP, Fintech Strategy, Zach Anderson Pettet, sits down with Katherine Dowling, General Counsel and CCO of Bitwise Asset Management, and they hold nothing back!

With her unique background as a former federal prosecutor and investment banker, Katherine offers invaluable insights into the regulatory landscape shaping crypto asset management.

Discover how Bitwise is bridging the gap between institutional investors and crypto markets through innovative products like spot Bitcoin and Ethereum ETFs. Katherine shares her journey from prosecuting white-collar crimes to championing compliant crypto solutions, while discussing the critical importance of regulatory clarity for the industry's growth.

This episode delves into:

• The evolution of crypto regulation and its impact on institutional adoption
• How proper regulatory frameworks could have prevented major industry failures
• The importance of education and storytelling in shaping crypto policy
• Bitwise's approach to creating transparent, regulated crypto investment vehicles
• The exciting future of DeFi and TradFi collaboration

Perfect for financial professionals, crypto enthusiasts, and anyone interested in the future of finance, this conversation highlights the transformative potential of bringing traditional financial expertise to decentralized technologies.

Want more in-depth conversations and to connect with fellow fintech professionals? Join us October 26-29 at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas for much more!

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Join host, Sheryl Chen, as she sits down with Noor Farilla Abdullah, Group Chief Digital Officer of Bank Islam Malaysia, at Money20/20 Asia in Bangkok.

Noor Farilla shares her remarkable journey of building a digital bank entirely during the COVID-19 pandemic while working remotely. As the first Malaysian bank to deploy critical workloads to the cloud, Bank Islam pioneered digital transformation in the Islamic banking sector.

She discusses the challenges of transitioning from a minimum lovable product (MLP) to a minimum viable product (MVP) approach, emphasizing the importance of customer feedback in shaping their digital offerings. She reveals how Be U by Bank Islam was designed as a "speedboat" to test innovations before scaling them back to the main bank, creating a fully digital onboarding experience while maintaining Sharia compliance.

The conversation also explores Farilla's professional journey from consulting to merger integration to fintech, highlighting how female leadership and mentorship have shaped her career. She shares valuable insights on work-life integration, supporting women through different life phases, and the importance of courage in professional settings.

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In this inaugural episode of our special series "The Intersection: Where DeFi + TradFi Meet," we dive deep into the rapidly converging worlds of traditional finance and decentralized finance with Leif Abraham, co-founder and co-CEO of Public.

Leif shares invaluable insights on how Public is bridging the gap between conventional investment platforms and digital assets, creating a trusted environment where users can build diversified portfolios across multiple asset classes. The conversation explores:

• How trust has become the ultimate moat in financial services
• The evolution of crypto from a trading-focused to a buy-and-hold asset class
• Why Bitcoin ETFs have transformed investor behavior and broadened market appeal
• Public's groundbreaking "Generated Assets" feature that uses AI to create personalized investment indexes
• The real-world applications of stablecoins beyond the hype
• How regulatory clarity is maturing the digital asset ecosystem

Whether you're a TradFi veteran curious about blockchain applications or a DeFi enthusiast interested in institutional adoption, this episode offers a balanced perspective on where these two financial worlds are meeting and what the future holds for investors.

Want to hear more important conversations around TradFi and DeFi? We're exploring it all on our brand new Intersection stage at Money20/20 USA in Las Vegas this October!

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On the latest episode of The Bank Tellers filmed at Money20/20 Europe, host Sheryl Chen sits down with Andy Ellis, CEO of NatWest Boxed, to explore the cutting-edge world of embedded finance and banking as a service.

Andy shares invaluable insights from his journey of building an innovative financial venture within a traditional banking structure, including securing external investment from Warburg Pincus and establishing a landmark seven-year partnership with the AA.

Discover how NatWest Boxed is transforming financial services delivery in the UK through strategic brand partnerships and customer-centric solutions. Andy discusses the delicate balance between innovation and regulatory compliance, the challenges of launching MVPs within a banking environment, and his strategic approach to implementing AI for internal productivity and customer service efficiency.

Tune in for insights in financial innovation, leadership strategies, and the future of embedded finance. Andy's practical wisdom on navigating corporate structures while driving meaningful change provides actionable takeaways for success for anyone in the rapidly evolving financial landscape.

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