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August 25, 202624 min

The MoneyPot Live: In Conversation With Keith Grose, Regional Managing Director, UK & Europe, Coinbase

Join us for an insightful conversation with Keith Grose, Regional Managing Director, UK & Europe at Coinbase (promoted from Senior Country Director UK in July 2026), recorded live at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam. In this episode of The MoneyPot, Keith sits down with host Dhanum Nursigadoo to explore the rapidly evolving landscape where traditional finance and decentralized finance converge. Keith shares his perspective on how regulation is becoming the bridge that connects TradFi and DeFi, discussing the transformative impact of frameworks like the UK's upcoming crypto regulations, MiCA in Europe, and the Genius Act. He reveals why the next two years will be among the most exciting in crypto history, as stablecoins gain mainstream adoption and blockchain infrastructure becomes embedded in everyday financial services. The conversation delves into the future of money movement, exploring how stablecoins are revolutionizing cross-border payments, why agentic AI and programmable money are unlocking new possibilities for microtransactions, and how tokenization of real-world assets will democratize access to global markets. Keith also discusses Coinbase's strategy of offering both crypto-native and traditional financial services, from FSCS-protected savings accounts to crypto lending, all within a single platform. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a traditional finance professional, or simply curious about the future of money, this episode offers valuable insights into how blockchain technology is reshaping financial services—often in ways users won't even notice. Key Topics Covered: The closing gap between traditional finance and DeFi through regulation Stablecoins as the infrastructure for cross-border payments and agentic commerce How AI agents are driving demand for programmable money and microtransactions The convergence of embedded finance across crypto and traditional platforms Tokenization of real-world assets and its impact on market accessibility Building trust through regulatory compliance and customer experience Follow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20

August 4, 202626 min

The MoneyPot Live: In Conversation with CROs Phoebe Wallis (Griffin) & Meryem Habibi (Bitpace)

Join us for The MoneyPot Live from Money20/20 Europe, where three Chief Revenue Officers discuss the evolving role of revenue leadership in fintech. Money20/20 host Stephen Slattery speaks with Phoebe Wallis (Griffin Bank) and Meryem Habibi (Bitpace) about what it means to be a CRO today. Key Topics: The Modern CRO Role Why CROs are "growth architects" coordinating across all business functions How the role extends beyond sales to customer success and strategic alignment Navigating Challenges Balancing revenue growth with profitability Adapting to evolving regulations in crypto and embedded banking The critical need for strategic flexibility Building Teams Essential traits: curiosity, resilience, and problem-solving ability Why understanding customer pain points trumps product expertise AI in Sales How AI empowers teams without replacing human connection Practical tools for prospecting, coaching, and risk management Advice for Leaders Why CROs must be involved in strategy, not just execution The importance of trust between founders and revenue leaders Essential listening for founders, revenue leaders, and anyone interested in fintech sales transformation. Griffin Bank: https://griffin.com/ Follow Phoebe: https://www.linkedin.com/in/phoebe-wallis-6758a0a4/ Bitpace: https://www.bitpace.com/ Follow Meryem: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meryem-habibi/ Follow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20

July 28, 202616 min

The MoneyPot Live: In Conversation with Mark Brant, Chief Payments Officer, NatWest

Join us for an insightful conversation with Mark Brant, Chief Payments Officer at NatWest, as we explore the rapidly evolving payments landscape from Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam. In this episode, Mark shares his expert perspective on the transformation reshaping how money moves around the world. Key Discussion Points: The complexity of modern payments and why old methods aren't being retired Regional innovation: Asia's super apps, Latin America's stablecoins, Europe's fragmented rails Digital assets and tokenization in commercial and trade finance Open banking, smart data, and AI as the next frontier Customer-centric innovation focused on solving real problems Balancing rapid tech advancement with regulatory requirements Mark emphasizes that while technology evolves rapidly, successful adoption requires collaboration across banks, central banks, and payment networks. He provides a realistic view of the five-year horizon, noting that distribution and customer habituation of new payment methods takes time, even as the underlying technology advances at pace. NatWest: https://www.natwest.com/ Follow Mark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markbrant/ Follow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20

July 20, 202623 min

The MoneyPot Live: In Conversation With Luca Prosperi, Co-founder & CEO, M0

Join Luca Prosperi, Co-Founder and CEO of M0, for a deep dive into how stablecoins are revolutionizing finance. Recorded live from Money20/20 Europe, this episode explores why digital money is becoming the new backend of financial infrastructure. Luca challenges the notion that stablecoins are just branded tokens, arguing they represent a fundamental redesign of the financial stack. Discover why major brands like MoneyGram are building their own digital money infrastructure instead of relying on white-label solutions. Key Topics: How stablecoins evolved from crypto trading tools to comprehensive financial infrastructure in under five years Why businesses need control over their money stack The shift from bank deposit-centric to wallet-centric economies How regulatory clarity is accelerating mainstream adoption US Treasury predictions: dollar stablecoins surpassing $2 trillion by 2028 M0: https://www.m0.org/ Follow Luca: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucaprosperi/ Follow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20

July 13, 202624 min

The MoneyPot Live: Unpacking Asia's Payments Landscape with JUSPAY's James Lloyd

Join us for the latest episode of Money Pot recorded live at Money20/20 EU in Amsterdam, where we explore Asia's fast-moving payments world with someone who really knows it. Oliver Smith, Head of Content, sits down with James Lloyd, Senior Director, International from JUSPAY, who spent over a decade in Hong Kong working across Asian markets. James shares what's really happening with payments across the region—and why it's more complicated and interesting than you might think. What We Talk About: Why each Asian market is different—China's super apps, India's UPI, Thailand's PromptPay Project Nexus and connecting instant payment systems across borders Could stablecoins solve cross-border payment problems? Why super apps like WeChat work in China but won't work in Europe The real challenges with moving money between countries What Europe can learn from Asia's payment success stories Why customer experience matters more than infrastructure Guest: James Lloyd, Senior Director, International, JUSPAY https://juspay.io/us Follow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20

July 7, 202625 min

The MoneyPot Live: The Rise of Real-Time Global Settlement Networks

As digital commerce becomes increasingly global and always-on, traditional payment infrastructure is struggling to keep pace. A new generation of programmable settlement networks is emerging to enable real-time value transfer across borders, assets, and platforms. In this episode, Richard Astle explores how modern payment networks are reshaping the movement of money by enabling faster settlement, reducing counterparty risk, and unlocking new financial experiences. From stablecoins to embedded wallets and programmable payment rails, we unpack why the next phase of global payments will be defined by interoperable networks rather than isolated financial systems. Guest: Richard Astle, Vice President, Head of Network at Fireblocks Follow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20

June 9, 202622 min

The MoneyPot Live: The Agentic Economy: Why AI is the Final Piece of the Stablecoin Puzzle

What happens when money becomes machine-readable? As AI shifts from chat to action, agents can move value safely and autonomously. Eric Cheung, Ecosystem Lead at Morph, maps the landscape of regulated stablecoins, intent driven transactions, and the guardrails that keep autonomy safe. We explore practical use cases, from cross border SME treasury to consumer “personal CFOs”, and the outcomes they deliver: faster settlement, fewer reconciliation breaks, and clearer auditability. Listeners leave with a simple framework to pilot agentic finance now. Follow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20

May 29, 202631 min

The MoneyPot Live: The Human Side of Regulation - Why Policymakers Must Think Like Entrepreneurs

What happens when the person writing financial regulations has actually lived under them? In this episode of the Money Pot LIVE from Money2020 Asia, host Scarlett Sieber sits down with Robert Troy, Ireland's Minister of State for Financial Services, for a conversation that bridges the often-divided worlds of policy and entrepreneurship. Minister Troy's journey is unique: at 21, he was managing customer relationships at a bank branch. He later ran his family's post office and built his own business in rural Ireland—experiencing firsthand the weight of compliance and the real-world impact of regulatory decisions. Now, he's leading Ireland's financial services strategy and modernizing the sector. What You'll Learn: How Ireland's Innovation Hub (600+ companies engaged) and Sandbox guide rather than gatekeep Why some friction between regulators and industry is healthy, but collaboration is essential Practical Founder Advice: Engage early with regulators—quality regulation becomes your competitive advantage How proportionate regulation considers company size and risk levels Ireland's Investment Challenge: Shifting from a nation of savers (€180B in low-yield accounts) to investors This conversation humanizes policy, offering founders a roadmap for engaging with regulators constructively while reminding policymakers that the best regulation comes from understanding real-world business impact. Recorded live from Money2020 Asia in Bangkok, following Minister Troy's participation in Policy20. Follow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20

March 3, 202619 min

The MoneyPot Live with Lucy Ingham, FXC

Dive into the latest episode of The MoneyPot Live, where we speak to Lucy Ingham from FXC Intelligence to explore the transformative world of cross-border payments. This episode unpacks the findings from a year-long project analyzing cross-border payment trends across Asia, Europe, and North America. Key highlights include: The projected growth of cross-border payments in the Americas, from $8.8 trillion in 2024 to $13.1 trillion by 2032. The explosive innovation in Latin America driving regional growth. The critical role of real-time payments, with 91% of surveyed leaders ranking it as the most important technology for the region. The rise of stablecoins and digital wallets as game-changers for cross-border payments, with 59% of leaders identifying stablecoins as pivotal to North America's payment future. Insights into the Genius Act and its impact on stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and digital assets. Lucy also discuss the challenges of "good enough" systems in mature markets like the US and Europe, the influence of policy shifts, and the exciting future of payments innovation. Tune in now to discover how cross-border payments are reshaping the global financial landscape. Follow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20

February 19, 202623 min

The MoneyPot Live: Know Your Agent: Anyone Could Be Smith, Powered by Trulioo

Join us in a conversation with Zac Cohen, Chief Product Officer at Trulioo, and Jasvinder Randhawa, Managing Partner at StrategyBRIX. Together, they explore the challenges and opportunities of agentic commerce, the critical role of identity verification, and the future of regulations in a world where AI agents are set to transform how we transact and interact. From the complexities of KYC (Know Your Customer) and KYB (Know Your Business) to the emerging concept of KYA (Know Your Agent), this episode unpacks the tools, technologies, and frameworks needed to build trust in a fast-paced, AI-driven economy. Tune in to hear expert insights on how businesses can innovate responsibly while safeguarding consumers and staying ahead in this transformative landscape. Trulioo: https://www.trulioo.com/ StrategyBRIX: https://www.strategybrix.com/ Follow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20