Raj Parekh, Head of Payments at the Monad Foundation, unpacks his journey from TradFi to DeFi. Raj shares how Portal emerged to simplify stablecoin integration for developers and institutions and why Monad’s high-throughput blockchain is poised to become a foundational layer for global payments. From network effects to tokenised deposits, and the convergence of traditional rails with crypto-native infrastructure, this episode dives deep into the future of programmable money and the infrastructure driving it.

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Algorand.co

stablecoin.z.com

StablecoinPartners.com

Monad.xyz

PortalHQ.io

@RajParekh_

Samson Leo, Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer at StraitsX, joins the Stablecoin Podcast to discuss how regulated stablecoins like XSGD and XUSD are driving seamless payments, trade finance, and cross-border innovation in Southeast Asia. He also shares insights on global regulatory trends and the future of interoperability.

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Algorand.co

StraitsX.com

linkedin.com/in/samsonleo

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youtube.com/@straitsx.global

StablecoinPartners.com

Edward Woodford, CEO of Zero Hash, joins the Stablecoin Podcast to discuss how stablecoins are driving real-world financial innovation. From powering instant payouts and account funding to enabling global access across 35+ countries, Edward explains how Zero Hash simplifies stablecoin infrastructure for major institutions and why velocity—not just volume—is the key to future growth.

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Algorand.co

ZeroHash.com

StablecoinPartners.com

LinkedIn | Edward Woodford

In this episode, we dive deep into the real-world impact of stablecoins with Nick Philpott of Zodia Markets. From FX settlement in Nigeria to oil payments in the Middle East, Nick shares how stablecoins are solving long-standing problems in global finance—especially in emerging markets.

We explore how Zodia Markets is bridging traditional banking with digital assets, why stablecoins are more than just a crypto tool, and how local currency stablecoins are reshaping regional trade.

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Algorand.co

⁠stablecoin.z.com⁠

StablecoinPartners.com

Luther Maday sits down with Ben Milne, CEO and founder of Brale, to discuss the evolving landscape of stablecoins. They delve into the challenges and opportunities in the stablecoin market, the impact of regulatory clarity, and how Brale is making stablecoins more accessible. Ben shares insights on the importance of on-ramps and off-ramps, the role of stablecoins in global finance, and the future of digital currencies.

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Brale.xyzx

BenMilne.com

Welcome to the Stablecoin Podcast, from Stablecoin Partners. New episodes will be released every other week, where we'll be joined by industry leaders to uncover the real impact on global financial systems. Discover what's working, what's broken, and the future of digital assets. Join me, Luther Maday, when the first episode launches 29th July by hitting subscribe now.