In the latest episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, Grant Evans is joined by Marco Conte, SVP Product, Payments Intelligence at IXOPAY, for a conversation exploring how AI could fundamentally change the way merchants build, manage and optimise their payments infrastructure.

Marco breaks down the limitations of today's enterprise payment stacks, from static routing rules and retry logic to fragmented data and infrastructure that can leave revenue on the table. The discussion explores what happens when payments move from rule-based decisioning towards adaptive systems capable of continuously learning and optimising performance.

They also unpack where LLMs and AI can genuinely deliver value in payments today, what an AI Payments Assistant could actually do for a large merchant, and why the role of the payment manager could look very different by 2030. Rather than manually operating payment systems, could the next generation of payments leaders become system designers, setting objectives and constraints while AI handles more of the execution?

The conversation then turns to agentic commerce and machine-to-machine payments, including who controls payment decisions when AI agents transact autonomously, how risk changes when the buyer isn't human, and whether orchestration becomes more important, rather than less, as payments become increasingly intelligent.

Plus, Marco steps up for The Payments Shed's legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one thing in payments he'd happily banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.

Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is also sponsored by Cyclops.

Cyclops is a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform built for payments companies, enabling PSPs, acquirers and processors to offer crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and payouts without building their own blockchain stack. It provides a unified solution for pay-ins, pay-outs and fiat-to-digital asset conversion, with simple API or low-code integration.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyclops.finance/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.

PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

In the latest episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Anna Kratky Strebl, CEO of Confirmo, for a conversation exploring the convergence of traditional finance and crypto, and what it means for the future of global money movement.

Anna shares the story behind Confirmo and how the business has evolved alongside the crypto payments industry, from the earlier days of digital assets to a market increasingly focused on real-world utility. The discussion explores what is really driving adoption, the balance between regulation and innovation, and how approaches to digital assets continue to differ across Europe, the US and emerging markets.

They also unpack the growing convergence between DeFi and traditional financial services, whether these two worlds will eventually become one interconnected ecosystem, and where banks and other established financial institutions fit into that transition.

The conversation then turns to stablecoins, exploring where genuine adoption is happening today, why cross-border payments remain one of the biggest opportunities, and what still needs to change before stablecoin infrastructure becomes truly mainstream.

Looking ahead, Anna shares what she believes the industry is overhyping, what it is underestimating, and whether crypto will eventually disappear into the background as simply another layer of global financial infrastructure.

Plus, Anna steps up for The Payments Shed's legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one crypto or payments trend she'd happily banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.

Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is also sponsored by Cyclops.

Cyclops is a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform built for payments companies, enabling PSPs, acquirers and processors to offer crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and payouts without building their own blockchain stack. It provides a unified solution for pay-ins, pay-outs and fiat-to-digital asset conversion, with simple API or low-code integration.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyclops.finance/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.

PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

In the latest episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Pat Duffy and David Johnson, two of the co-founders of Cyclops, for a conversation exploring why the payments industry largely dismissed crypto the first time around, and why stablecoins are now forcing a fundamental rethink.

Pat and David reflect on their time at The Giving Block, one of the earliest crypto payments platforms, right through to building Cyclops, sharing the lessons learned from years spent building digital asset infrastructure long before it became a mainstream payments conversation. The discussion explores why traditional payment companies were slow to embrace blockchain technology, how stablecoins have evolved from speculative assets into genuine payment rails, and why merchant demand is now accelerating adoption.

They also unpack the role of major industry players, the challenges of integrating crypto into existing payment infrastructure, and why simplicity, compliance, and abstraction will determine which providers succeed over the next decade. Looking ahead, Pat explains where stablecoins deliver the greatest commercial value today, what the industry continues to overhype, and why payments may finally be ready to give crypto a second chance.

Plus, Pat and David step up for The Payments Shed's legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one crypto or payments trend they would happily banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.

Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is also sponsored by Cyclops.

Cyclops is a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform built for payments companies, enabling PSPs, acquirers and processors to offer crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and payouts without building their own blockchain stack. It provides a unified solution for pay-ins, pay-outs and fiat-to-digital asset conversion, with simple API or low-code integration.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyclops.finance/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.

PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

In the latest episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Ashley Paulus, VP, Head of Revenue, UK & EEA at Checkout.com, for a conversation exploring what it takes to scale one of the world's largest payment platforms while preparing merchants for the next era of commerce.

Ashley shares her perspective on stepping into a new leadership role at a pivotal moment for Checkout.com, discussing the company's journey to processing more than $300 billion in annual payment volume, its path to profitability, and the strategic decisions driving its continued growth. The conversation explores how merchant expectations have evolved, why customer experience now extends far beyond payment processing, and how the right combination of people, technology, and operational support is becoming a key differentiator for enterprise payment providers.

They also unpack the growing momentum behind agentic commerce, stablecoins, and AI-powered payments, discussing how merchants should prepare for a future where intelligent software increasingly participates in the buying journey. Looking ahead, Ashley explains why trust, merchant enablement, and practical innovation will define the next generation of payments infrastructure, and where Checkout.com sees the biggest opportunities for merchants over the coming years.

Plus, Ashley steps up for The Payments Shed's legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one payments trend she'd happily banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.

Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is also sponsored by Cyclops.

Cyclops is a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform built for payments companies, enabling PSPs, acquirers and processors to offer crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and payouts without building their own blockchain stack. It provides a unified solution for pay-ins, pay-outs and fiat-to-digital asset conversion, with simple API or low-code integration.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyclops.finance/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.

PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

In the latest episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, recorded live from Monzo Bank HQ in London, Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Jordan Shwide, General Manager of Monzo Business, for an exclusive conversation celebrating a major milestone as Monzo Business surpasses one million UK business banking customers and looks ahead to its next chapter across Europe.

Jordan reflects on the journey from launching a challenger business banking proposition six years ago to becoming one of the UK's largest digital banking platforms for SMEs. The discussion explores the key decisions that fuelled Monzo's growth, what small businesses are demanding from their bank today, and how customer feedback continues to shape everything from product development to regulatory support, including Making Tax Digital.

They also dive into Monzo's international ambitions, discussing the launch in Ireland, plans to expand into Spain, and what it will take to build Europe's next business bank. Looking ahead, Jordan shares his views on the future of SME banking, the growing role of AI, and how banks can become indispensable partners in helping businesses manage, grow, and thrive.

Plus, Jordan steps up for The Payments Shed's legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one banking or fintech trend he'd happily banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.

Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is also sponsored by Cyclops.

Cyclops is a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform built for payments companies, enabling PSPs, acquirers and processors to offer crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and payouts without building their own blockchain stack. It provides a unified solution for pay-ins, pay-outs and fiat-to-digital asset conversion, with simple API or low-code integration.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyclops.finance/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.

PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

In the latest episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Paul Tutton, Product Manager at Moneyhub, for a conversation exploring why better financial data is becoming the foundation of smarter payments, lending, and customer experiences.

Paul explains why raw transaction data is far more complex than most people realise, and how Moneyhub's latest categorisation and enrichment technology is helping businesses transform messy financial information into meaningful insights. The discussion explores the growing importance of data quality, why affordability assessments are evolving beyond traditional credit scoring, and how richer financial data is enabling lenders to make faster, fairer, and more accurate decisions.

They also unpack the real-world progress of Variable Recurring Payments (VRPs), payment sweeping, and open banking APIs, discussing where these technologies are delivering genuine value today versus where the industry is still waiting for wider adoption. Looking ahead, Paul shares why user experience continues to lag behind the technology, who really owns the customer relationship in an open banking world, and how better data could become one of the biggest competitive advantages in financial services.

Plus, Paul steps up for The Payments Shed's legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one payments or open banking trend he'd happily banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.

Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is also sponsored by Cyclops.

Cyclops is a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform built for payments companies, enabling PSPs, acquirers and processors to offer crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and payouts without building their own blockchain stack. It provides a unified solution for pay-ins, pay-outs and fiat-to-digital asset conversion, with simple API or low-code integration.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyclops.finance/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.

PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

In the latest episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Charlie Delamare, Director of GTM Solutions at MEWS, for a conversation exploring why the property management system (PMS) is rapidly becoming the financial control layer of modern hospitality.

Charlie explains how Mews has evolved from a property management platform into a business powering payments, revenue optimisation, and financial operations for more than 15,000 properties across 85+ countries. The discussion explores why so many hotels are still operating fragmented technology stacks, where hidden margin leakage occurs, and why every guest interaction should be viewed as a financial event rather than simply an operational one.

They also unpack how embedded payments are transforming hospitality, from multicurrency acceptance and guest experiences to giving finance teams greater visibility and control over revenue. Looking ahead, Charlie shares why PMS platforms are becoming the system of record for hotel finances, what this means for PSPs and acquirers, and how AI, automation, and integrated payments are reshaping the future of the hospitality industry.

Plus, Charlie steps up for The Payments Shed's legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one thing in hospitality payments he'd happily banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.

Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is also sponsored by Cyclops.

Cyclops is a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform built for payments companies, enabling PSPs, acquirers and processors to offer crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and payouts without building their own blockchain stack. It provides a unified solution for pay-ins, pay-outs and fiat-to-digital asset conversion, with simple API or low-code integration.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyclops.finance/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.

PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

In the latest episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Chris Mason, CEO of Orbital, for a conversation cutting through the hype surrounding stablecoins to explore what it actually takes to build regulated, enterprise-grade digital asset infrastructure.

Chris shares Orbital's eight-year journey building stablecoin and cross-border payment infrastructure long before the market entered the mainstream. The discussion explores why many providers rely on outsourced components while presenting themselves as full-stack platforms, what genuine infrastructure ownership looks like, and why licensing, compliance, banking relationships, and operational expertise are becoming the real differentiators as the industry matures.

They also unpack how stablecoin payments work behind the scenes, where adoption is genuinely taking place today, and why the vast majority of transaction volume remains concentrated in a relatively small number of corridors and use cases. Looking ahead, Chris explains why consolidation is inevitable, what businesses should look for when choosing a stablecoin infrastructure partner, and where Orbital sees the next phase of growth for digital payments.

Plus, Chris steps up for The Payments Shed's legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one stablecoin or payments trend he'd happily banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.

Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is also sponsored by Cyclops.

Cyclops is a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform built for payments companies, enabling PSPs, acquirers and processors to offer crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and payouts without building their own blockchain stack. It provides a unified solution for pay-ins, pay-outs and fiat-to-digital asset conversion, with simple API or low-code integration.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://cyclops.finance/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.

PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

In the latest episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Julia Morrongiello, VP of Corporate Development and Strategy at BVNK, for a conversation exploring why stablecoins are rapidly moving from crypto niche to core payments infrastructure.

Julia shares her perspective on BVNK's landmark acquisition by Mastercard and what it signals for the future of money movement. The discussion explores why traditional payment networks are increasingly embracing blockchain technology, how stablecoins are becoming a serious alternative for cross-border payments, treasury, and B2B settlement, and why the conversation has shifted from speculation to real-world infrastructure.

They also unpack the practical challenges of connecting traditional banking rails with blockchain networks, from liquidity and compliance to settlement and user experience. Looking ahead, Julia explains why many merchants may already be benefiting from crypto-powered infrastructure without even realising it, how abstraction will drive mainstream adoption, and what the next generation of global payments could look like as fiat and digital assets increasingly converge.

Plus, Julia steps up for The Payments Shed's legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one crypto or payments trend she'd happily banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.

Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠⁠

***

The Payments Shed Podcast is also sponsored by Cyclops.

Cyclops is a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform built for payments companies, enabling PSPs, acquirers and processors to offer crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and payouts without building their own blockchain stack. It provides a unified solution for pay-ins, pay-outs and fiat-to-digital asset conversion, with simple API or low-code integration.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠https://cyclops.finance/⁠⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.

PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠⁠

***

Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.

In the latest episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Thomas 'Hal' Robson-Kanu, former Premier League footballer, Wales international, and founder of The Turmeric Co, for a conversation exploring the remarkable journey from elite sport to building one of the UK's fastest-growing wellness brands.

Thomas shares how a homemade turmeric remedy, originally created to aid his own recovery during his playing career, became the foundation for a business with a mission far bigger than selling wellness products. The discussion explores the challenge of building credibility in the healthcare sector, why prevention should play a much greater role in modern healthcare, and his ambition to see natural health solutions become a recognised part of everyday treatment.

They also unpack what it really takes to scale a challenger brand, from securing listings with major retailers including Tesco, Boots, Sainsbury's and Ocado, to building a high-performing team while maintaining quality and customer trust. Along the way, Thomas reflects on the mindset shift from professional athlete to entrepreneur, the lessons he's learned as a founder, and what it takes to build a business capable of changing an entire category.

Plus, Thomas steps up for The Payments Shed's legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one health and wellness trend he'd happily banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.

Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠https://www.damisa.xyz/⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is also sponsored by Cyclops.

Cyclops is a crypto and stablecoin infrastructure platform built for payments companies, enabling PSPs, acquirers and processors to offer crypto acceptance, stablecoin settlement and payouts without building their own blockchain stack. It provides a unified solution for pay-ins, pay-outs and fiat-to-digital asset conversion, with simple API or low-code integration.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠https://cyclops.finance/⁠⁠

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The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.

PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.

Learn more at: ⁠⁠https://teampcn.com/⁠⁠

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Disclaimer: Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.