The Stablecoin Podcast

Zama’s Ghazi Ben Amor breaks down how fully homomorphic encryption enables confidential stablecoin transfers, private DeFi, and encrypted RWAs,  all while remaining verifiable on public chains. We explore why confidentiality is becoming essential for enterprise adoption, how wrapped and natively confidential stablecoins work, and why privacy‑preserving infrastructure is the next major unlock for institutional on‑chain finance.Follow Stablecoin PartnersStablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/StableCheck: https://www.stablecoinstandard.com/stablecheckZamaZama: https://zama.orgZama: https://www.linkedin.com/company/zama-ai/Ghazi Ben Amor: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ghazi-ben-amor-075911/

Luke Giancarlo, Director of Accenture’s FinTech Innovation Lab who connects fintech startups with major banks, insurers, and payments firms. He explores why organizational mindset, regulation readiness, and startup–bank friction block stablecoin adoption. He explains the Lab’s mentorship model, regional differences in fintech, the convergence of AI, blockchain and programmable payments, and what keeps bank leaders up at night.

Stable Sea CEO Tanner Taddeo joins us to unpack the “last mile” of stablecoins — turning digital dollars into real‑world fiat across 40+ countries. He explains why B2B payments need deep liquidity, trust, compliance and real‑time visibility, and how partnerships like dLocal are unlocking faster, enterprise‑scale settlement. A must‑listen on the infrastructure powering global stablecoin adoption. Follow Stablecoin PartnersStablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/StableCheck: https://www.stablecoinstandard.com/stablecheckStable SeaStable Sea: https://www.stablesea.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tanner-taddeo-9b64562a

Alana Levin, an investment partner at Variant who focuses on crypto infrastructure and stablecoins, lays out three compounding S-curves shaping crypto’s next decade. She discusses exploding asset issuance, why ETFs unlocked institutional demand, and how stablecoins dominate B2B payments and on-chain utility. Short takes on interoperability, non-USD stablecoins, and signals she watches round out the conversation.

In this episode, we sit down with Geetha Panchapakesan, founder and CEO of Tesser, to explore what stablecoins actually fix in cross‑border payments. Drawing on her experience at MoneyGram, Visa and Circle, Geetha breaks down why working capital, pre‑funding, and fragmented FX infrastructure remain the biggest points of friction for PSPs and banks — and how stablecoin rails unlock faster settlement, better transparency and dramatically lower operational drag.Geetha also shares why Tesser is building a fully‑abstracted, institutional‑grade stablecoin stack, what’s driving demand from emerging‑market FIs, and why off‑ramps, liquidity and regulatory clarity are the real bottlenecks to global adoption. From compliance fears to tokenized deposits, we dig into the myths, the headwinds, and the very real opportunities for enterprises adopting digital asset infrastructure in 2026 and beyond.Follow Stablecoin PartnersStablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/StableCheck: https://www.stablecoinstandard.com/stablecheckTesser:Tessa: https://tesser.xyz/Email: Geetha@Tesser.xyzLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geethapanchapakesan/Telegram: @gpanchap

We sit down with Nicolas Marxer from Bank Frick, a leader in integrating crypto into traditional finance. Discover how this Liechtenstein bank became a pioneer in stablecoins and tokenized deposits, offering a blueprint for secure and innovative financial services. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in serving crypto businesses, the evolution of internal payment networks, and the importance of compliance and infrastructure in mainstreaming stablecoins.This episode is essential for fintech founders, crypto companies, and banking executives ready to lead the next wave of digital finance. Gain actionable insights from nearly a decade of experience in navigating regulation and building the future of cross-border payments.Follow Stablecoin PartnersStablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/StableCheck: https://www.stablecoinstandard.com/stablecheckBank FrickBank Frick: https://www.bankfrick.li/Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bank-frick

Tony McLaughlin, founder and CEO of Ubyx and veteran payments executive, discusses wallets becoming the new front door to finance. He explores bridging fiat to tokenized assets, why multi-chain wallets make sense for banks, and how interoperability and neutral acceptance networks could reshape payments. Short, forward-looking, and focused on real-world adoption.

Maya Caddle, a payments leader at the Solana Foundation with experience in cross-border crypto businesses across multiple continents, dives into the world of stablecoins. She discusses adoption trends in emerging markets like LATAM and Africa, and contrasts them with the U.S. regulatory landscape reshaping demand. Maya also highlights how Solana's ecosystem facilitates innovative treasury solutions and tokenized assets. Her insights on improving global payment systems remind builders to prioritize distribution and adapt to diverse regional needs.

Beth Haddock, Policy Lead at Stablecoin Standard, discusses the evolving landscape of stablecoins and the regulatory frameworks shaping their future. The conversation delves into the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets, the importance of responsible innovation, and the role of Stablecoin Standard in setting global benchmarks for stablecoin governance and compliance.Follow Stablecoin PartnersStablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/GMO-Z.com: https://stablecoin.z.comStablecoin StandardStablecoinStandard: https://www.stablecoinstandard.com/StableCheck: https://www.stablecoinstandard.com/stablecheckBeth Haddock: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhaddock

In this episode Gwera Kiwana, Head of Global Partnerships at Sling discusses the evolution and adoption of stablecoins, the importance of global partnerships, and the role of financial inclusion in the fintech space. Gwera shares insights on the challenges and opportunities in the global south, the potential of non-USD stablecoins, and the future of programmable money.Follow Stablecoin PartnersStablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/GMO-Z.com: https://stablecoin.z.comSling MoneySling Money: https://sling.money/Erick Schneider: https://x.com/notgweraEmail: partnerships@sling.money