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Stablecoin Payroll Replaces Banks for Crypto Startups – Megan Knab


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Episode Topic: Megan Knab, CEO of Franklin Payroll, joins PayPod to talk about the evolution of payroll and payments in a crypto-native world. From overcoming debanking to leveraging programmable payroll, Megan outlines a clear vision for a decentralized financial infrastructure powered by stablecoins and blockchain.

Lessons You’ll Learn:

  • How debanking affects legitimate crypto businesses

  • Why stablecoins are key to operational efficiency

  • The role of programmable payroll in a global workforce

  • How AI can simplify and automate U.S. tax logic

  • Why fintech’s future may not include traditional banks

About Our Guest: Megan Knab is the CEO and founder of Franklin Payroll, a self-custodial payroll platform helping companies process payroll in both fiat and crypto. A former Wall Street accountant and CFO at a crypto startup, Megan saw firsthand the inefficiencies in handling multi-currency payroll. This inspired her to build Franklin, a company now processing millions each month and reshaping payroll through blockchain, stablecoins, and smart automation.

Topics Covered:

  • Debanking and crypto company challenges

  • Stablecoins as modern financial rails

  • Self-custodial, programmable payroll

  • AI and tax code automation

 

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