In this Walk & Talk episode from Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Grant Evans sits down with Rens Troost, Co-Founder & CTO of Rational Exponent, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of banking.

From decision intelligence to regulatory transparency, Rens shares how AI is becoming business-critical for banks — driving smarter, safer decisions across the financial ecosystem. Together, they unpack what true trust in AI looks like, how institutions can balance automation with human judgment, and what’s next on the frontier of machine learning in finance.

Plus, Rens joins The Shelf of Shame to nominate one overhyped AI concept he’d gladly see retired for good.

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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.

Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.

Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.

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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.

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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 this live episode from Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Justin Hanna sits down with Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect, to explore the next frontier of user experience and digital assets in fintech.

With over $400B in transaction volume running through WalletConnect, Jess reveals what user behavior and adoption trends are telling us about where the industry is heading — and whether every bank and fintech really needs a stablecoin strategy.

They discuss how intuitive UX has become the true competitive advantage in next-gen fintech, what’s driving wallet innovation globally, and how trust and accessibility are shaping the Web3 experience.

Plus, Jess steps up for The Shelf of Shame to call out one concept she’d love to see retired.

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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.

Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.

Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.

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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.

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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.

VAMP in Motion — Live from Money20/20 USA

In this live episode from Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Justin Hanna sits down with Kiel Cook, Product Manager at IXOPAY, to discuss how the payments orchestration platform is tackling fraud and chargebacks with its new VAMP initiative.

Three weeks into launch, Kiel shares how IXOPAY is partnering across the ecosystem to make merchant protection faster, smarter, and more global. They explore what success looks like for VAMP in the U.S. and abroad, how local markets are shaping adoption, and what trends are dominating the Money20/20 show floor.

Plus, Kiel joins The Shelf of Shame to nominate one payments concept he’d gladly retire for good.

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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.

Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.

Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.

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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.

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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.

On this special Money20/20 USA edition of The Payments Shed, host Grant Evans sits down with Sarah Strap, Chief Commercial Officer at Aeropay, to unpack how open banking is taking shape in the United States, and how Aeropay is leading the charge to modernize payments for merchants and consumers alike.

Together, they explore:
Who is Aeropay? — The problem they’re solving, what sets them apart in a crowded payments landscape, and their bold vision for the years ahead.
Open Banking in the US — How adoption compares to Europe, what’s slowing progress, and whether regulation or innovation will drive the next wave of growth.
Money20/20 Pulse Check — Live impressions from the event floor, this year’s biggest themes, and what’s ahead for Aeropay.
Shelf of Shame — Sarah nominates one payments concept to banish forever — with Justin delivering the final verdict.

🎧 Recorded live on-site at Money20/20 USA.

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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.

Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.

Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.

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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.

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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.

From Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Grant Evans sits down with Stefano Vaccino, Founder & CEO of Yapily, to unpack what’s next for open banking. Once defined by data access and compliance, open banking is now entering a new era — one focused on intelligence, connectivity, and real customer value.

Stefano shares how Yapily is helping banks, fintechs, and businesses move beyond regulatory frameworks toward a world of smarter, embedded financial experiences. They explore where innovation is really happening, how commercial momentum is outpacing regulation, and what themes are shaping the global open banking conversation this year.

And of course, before signing off, Stefano steps up for The Shelf of Shame — revealing what he’d banish from the world of fintech forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.

Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.

Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.

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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.

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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.

The Rise of Agentic Commerce: How Worldpay Is Powering the Future of AI-Driven Payments

In this live conversation from Money20/20 USA, host Justin Hanna sits down with Cindy Turner, Chief Product Officer at Worldpay, to unpack one of the biggest shifts reshaping global commerce — the rise of agentic payments.

From Google’s Agent Payments Protocol to Visa’s Intelligent Commerce vision, AI agents are beginning to buy, sell, and transact autonomously — and Worldpay is positioning itself at the heart of this transformation. Cindy breaks down the Agentic Commerce Maturity Spectrum, shares how Worldpay is building the rails to support “Know Your Agent” standards, and explores how merchants can get agent-ready today.

They also discuss competing standards across Visa, Google, OpenAI, and Perplexity, and how Worldpay’s four-pillar strategy is helping shape the future of AI-driven payments. There is also a big reveal from Worldpay!

Plus, Cindy takes on The Shelf of Shame to call out one payments or fintech trend she’d banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.

Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.

Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.

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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.

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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.

Building Global Trust with Trulioo - Live from Money 2020 USA

Recorded live at Money20/20 USA, this episode of The Payments Shed dives into the evolving world of digital identity, verification, and fraud prevention. Host Grant Evans sits down with Hal Lonas, Chief Technology Officer at Trulioo, to explore how the global identity leader is scaling trust across 195 countries.

Hal shares insights behind Trulioo’s 1,996% surge in U.S. KYB volume, the launch of its new biometric and continuous verification innovations, and how AI is redefining the balance between user experience and fraud protection. The conversation looks ahead to the future of global identity infrastructure, what it means for fintechs and enterprises, and Hal’s key takeaways from the Money20/20 show floor.

Plus, Hal steps up for The Shelf of Shame — nominating one thing in fintech he’d banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.

Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.

Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.

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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.

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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.

Stablecoins, Networks, and the Future of Digital Asset Payments — Live from Money20/20 USA

Recorded live on the show floor at Money20/20 USA, this fireside chat dives into how Fireblocks is helping financial institutions rewire how money moves. Host Grant Evans chats with Ran Goldi, SVP of Payments & Network at Fireblocks, to explore the evolution from digital asset custody to powering an end-to-end payments stack.

They unpack where stablecoins are finding real-world traction, how the Fireblocks Network is enabling global settlement innovation, and what’s driving the next wave of institutional adoption in digital assets. Plus, don’t miss a quick round of The Shelf of Shame — where Goldi nominates one thing in fintech he’d banish forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.

Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.

Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.

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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.

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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.

Merchant Compliance in a Complex World — Live from Money20/20 USA

In this live episode from Money20/20 USA, host Justin Hanna chats with Savannah Keys from Aperia Compliance to unpack how merchants can stay compliant amid an increasingly complex payments landscape. From shifting regulations to evolving fraud threats, Savannah shares what keeps risk teams up at night — and how Aperia is helping acquirers and ISOs better support their merchants.

They discuss the biggest compliance challenges facing merchants heading into 2025, the innovations shaping the next wave of merchant risk management, and what’s trending on the Money20/20 show floor. Plus, Savannah takes on The Shelf of Shame to nominate one payments concept she’d banish for good.

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The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.

Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.

Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.

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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.

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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.

Filmed on site at Money20/20 USA, this special edition of The Payments Shed brings hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna face-to-face with Steven Leitman, Co-Founder of CardTraq, for an in-depth conversation on how hidden inefficiencies in network fees and compliance can quietly drain profitability — and how smarter automation is reshaping the landscape for issuers, acquirers, and BIN sponsors.

Together, they unpack:
Network Fee Optimisation – where the biggest savings are hiding, from optional reports and behavioural fees to non-compliance and error-related charges.
Margin Leakage & Recovery – how organizations can regain control of downstream fee recovery and ensure eligible costs aren’t left on the table.
Network Compliance Challenges – the sheer scale of network bulletins and mandates, and how internal teams struggle to stay compliant without breaking budgets.
The CardTraq Solution – how centralised bulletin management, automation, and analytics are helping clients reduce review time, improve control, and strengthen compliance execution.
The Future of Network Management – Steven’s take on how smarter tools and continuous monitoring will define the next era of payments efficiency.

Tune in to hear how CardTraq is helping financial institutions stay compliant, optimise costs, and turn network complexity into competitive advantage.

The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.

Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability.
Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.
From eCommerce to enterprise-grade fintech, Oceanpayment delivers the infrastructure behind seamless international transactions.

Learn more at www.oceanpayment.com

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.⁠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.