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.

In this episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Jas Shah, fintech consultant and author of Fintech: Under the Hood, to explore his journey from product leader to independent consultant — and how he’s shaping conversations around open banking, fintech innovation, and the creator economy.

Together, they unpack:

• Career Beginnings: how Jas built a product leadership career across banking and fintech, and the lessons that continue to guide him today.

• From Employee to Consultant: what pushed him to step away from corporate life to launch his own consultancy, and how he built credibility in a competitive market.

• Open Banking Challenges: regulation, adoption, and the reality behind recent moves from Visa and JP Morgan — plus whether open banking has truly lost momentum or simply reached maturity.

• The Creator Economy: how writing, sharing, and thought leadership have accelerated Jas’s consulting success — and why being a creator is now essential for fintech founders.

• Looking Ahead: Jas’s vision for Fintech: Under the Hood, where consulting can add the most value today, and what the next chapter of fintech transformation might look like.

And of course, no episode would be complete without The Shelf of Shame — where Jas joins Grant and Justin to banish one thing from the fintech world forever.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.

TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth — and has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.
https://tami.ai/

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.

In this episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Shree Magdani, Marketing Lead at TAMI AI, for an insightful conversation on the evolution of modern marketing, demand generation, and how data-driven strategies are reshaping go-to-market success.

Together, they dive into:

• Shree’s Journey into Marketing – from her early inspirations to leading marketing at TAMI and shaping its brand voice.

• Modern Marketing & Demand Generation – how buyer behaviour has changed, why demand gen outperforms traditional lead gen, and what every fintech should know about today’s marketing landscape.

• How Fintechs Can Use TAMI – the TAMI story, how the platform empowers businesses to find their ideal prospects, and real-world examples of successful go-to-market strategies.

• The TAMI–Payments Shed Partnership – how community-led content and authentic storytelling drive awareness in the fintech ecosystem.

• The Road Ahead – where marketing is headed in the next 12–18 months, and how AI and automation are transforming how companies grow.

  
  

And of course, it wouldn’t be The Payments Shed without a trip to the Shelf of Shame, where Shree nominates what she’d banish forever from the world of marketing.

Tune in for a 40-minute conversation packed with insights, strategy, and practical takeaways from one of fintech’s rising marketing voices.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.

TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and it has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.
https://tami.ai/

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.

On the very first episode of The Payments Shed Podcast, hosts Grant Evans and Justin Hanna sit down with Nigel Tanner (CEO, EIT) and Sophie Garlick (COO, EIT) to explore the remarkable journey of European Information Technology (EIT), from its beginnings as a customer, to becoming a trusted vendor, and ultimately a market leader in the payments space.

Together, they unpack:

• The EIT Story – how the company grew from a small operation in Crayford into a major player in payments technology.

• The Power of Payment Hub – the frustrations that sparked its creation, how it’s evolved, and why it stands out in the market.

• Why EIT? – what makes EIT a trusted partner for ISOs and acquirers, and how adaptability fuels their growth strategy.

• Opportunities Ahead – global expansion, automation, and why being acquirer-agnostic sets EIT apart.

• Industry Challenges – the toughest pain points facing partners today, and how EIT helps streamline logistics, helpdesk, and engineering services.

And of course, no episode would be complete without a trip to the Shelf of Shame, where Nigel and Sophie nominate the things they’d banish forever from the world of payments.

Tune in for a 30-minute deep dive into innovation, strategy, and the future of payments technology, straight from the leaders shaping it.

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The Payments Shed Podcast is sponsored by TAMI AI.

TAMI AI is the market intelligence and lead generation platform built for sales and marketing teams who want precision, not guesswork. TAMI helps businesses identify their best-fit prospects, gain deep market insights, and boost revenue growth, and has become the go-to solution for the payments and fintech industries.

https://tami.ai/

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.