Luther Maday and Ramy Soliman talk with Aishwarya Gupta and Jamal Raees from Polygon Labs about their payments roadmap, the Tempo launch, and the Rio upgrade that boosts scalability to 5,000 TPS. They discuss why interoperability—not fragmentation—will shape the future of stablecoin payments and how Polygon is positioning itself for real-world assets (RWA).
The episode also covers the “Stablecoin Wars”, Tether’s USAT move, and global regulation from the Genius Act to MiCA. Aishwarya and Jamal share insights on adoption trends, specialized chains, and advice for traditional finance entering the space, plus real-world use cases like Polymarket.
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Stablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/
Algorand Foundation: https://algorand.co
GMO-Z.com: https://stablecoin.z.com
Polygon Labs: https://polygon.technology/
Aishwary LinkedIn: in.linkedin.com/in/aishwary1992
Jamal LinkedIn: in.linkedin.com/in/jamalraees
In Episode 6, Daniel Lev, CEO of Coinflow Labs, joins our hosts to explore how Coinflow is bridging traditional payment rails with blockchain infrastructure. Daniel shares how Coinflow enables merchants to accept familiar payment methods, like credit cards and bank transfers, while settling instantly in stablecoins.
From fantasy football smart contracts to global marketplaces, Coinflow’s infrastructure abstracts away crypto complexity and delivers real-world utility. This episode dives into programmable payments, fraud mitigation, and why stablecoins are becoming the backbone of modern commerce.
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Stablecoin Partners: https://www.stablecoinpartners.com/
Algorand Foundation: https://algorand.co
GMO-Z.com: https://stablecoin.z.com
Coinflow Labs: https://coinflow.cash
Daniel Lev on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-m-lev/
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
