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Money Travels

Visa Direct
Financial Inclusion
Fintech
Creator Economy
Visa Direct
Digital Payments
Cross-Border Payments
Cross-Border Transactions
Interoperability
Visa
Artificial Intelligence
Digital Wallets
Collaboration In Finance
Digital Finance
Remittances
Financial Services
Stablecoins
Financial Literacy
Online Shopping
Money Movement Leaders
Fraud Prevention

Money Travels explores the stories and people behind the extraordinary innovations in payments, money movement, and digital finance, while examining the impact they’re having on our lives and on economies across the world.

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Stablecoins are everywhere in the conversation about the future of money—but what happens when they enter real payment systems? In this episode, Abdul Abdulkerimov, founder & Executive Chairman Paysend along with Vira Platonova, Global Head of Visa D... more

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For years, the financial technology sector has operated at the bleeding edge of innovation — from embedded finance to stablecoins and AI. But product strategist and fintech thought leader Jas Shah argues that in the rush to adopt new technologies, it... more

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The financial system operates on a paradox: the biggest companies get the best rates and fastest service, while the real economy—the painters, carpenters, and small suppliers—pay more for a poorer service. With a background in humanitarian aid and fi... more

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For decades, the global financial system has been a Tower of Babel, with banks, wallets, and blockchains each speaking their own language, unable to work together efficiently. This fragmentation has caused massive inefficiencies, trapping billions of... more

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Recent Guests

Abdul Kerimov
Founder and Chairman, Paysend
Paysend
Episode: When Stablecoin Hype Meets Payments Reality: Inside the Paysend Pilot on Visa Direct
Jas Shah
Product consultant; author of Fintech Under the Hood newsletter
Independent/Fintech Under the Hood
Episode: Why Finance Keeps Solving the Wrong Problems — And How That’s Changing
Tanner Taddeo
Founder and CEO of Stable Sea
Stable Sea
Episode: Why Small Businesses Get the Worst Financial Services — And How That’s Finally Changing
Chloé Mayenobe
Deputy CEO of Thunes, operational leader known for turning complex financial visions into bulletproof infrastructure
Thunes
Episode: Why Money Gets Lost in Translation — And How Global Payments Are Fixing It
Rodney Robinson
Co-founder and CEO of TabaPay
TabaPay
Episode: Why It’s Easier to Pay Than Get Paid — And How That’s Changing
Chris Maurice
Co-founder and CEO of Yellow Card
Yellow Card
Episode: When Stablecoins Meet Africa: What the World Is Missing
Magreth Gutierrez
Co-founder and CEO of AAvance, focused on financial inclusion for migrants
AAvance
Episode: How Aavance Is Driving Financial Inclusion for Migrants in Latin America with Digital Wallets
John Herreño
Co-founder and CTO of AAvance, working to improve financial services for migrants
AAvance
Episode: How Aavance Is Driving Financial Inclusion for Migrants in Latin America with Digital Wallets
Rajiv Garodia
Senior Vice President and Global Head of Visa Government Solutions
Visa
Episode: How Aavance Is Driving Financial Inclusion for Migrants in Latin America with Digital Wallets

Hosts

Richard Arundel
Co-host of Money Travels; experienced host with focus on payments and money movement.
Max
Host of Money Travels; focuses on cross-border payments and technology in financial services.
Rich
Co-host of Money Travels; frequent interviewer and collaborator on episodes about payments infrastructure and inclusion.
Maxime Guirauton
Co-host of Money Travels; focuses on payments infrastructure and global interoperability.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 29 ratings
  • Unexpectedly good

    A friend suggested this podcast. I was surprised how Kuch I enjoyed the first couple of episodes. Visa’s infrastructure

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Aadm B
    United States3 years ago
  • Fascinating subject, treated in an approachable way

    Real time money transfers is something that we will expect and see more and more as consumers, and this podcast covering the subject is enjoyable while educational.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CyberRug
    Italy3 years ago
  • Wow so interesting and easy to follow!!!

    Cant wait to hear more, is there a way to suggest topics? Great job!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    beyaoo7
    United States3 years ago

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Thoughtful, practical take on real-time money moves and infrastructure.
High-quality guests and topics; approachable even for newcomers to fintech.
Great balance of expert insight and industry context across episodes.

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When Stablecoin Hype Meets Payments Reality: Inside the Paysend Pilot on Visa Direct
Q: Why did Paysend pursue this pilot with Visa Direct?
Paysend aimed to solve time, cost, and barriers in money movement by exploring how a stablecoin could shorten settlement cycles and reduce liquidity needs, while maintaining compatibility with existing Visa Direct processes.
When Stablecoin Hype Meets Payments Reality: Inside the Paysend Pilot on Visa Direct
Q: What is Stablecoin Settlement?
Stablecoin Settlement is a mechanism to settle value transfers using a tokenized digital asset that moves in parallel with payment messages, enabling instant reconciliation and potentially instant 24/7 settlement across global rails.
Why Finance Keeps Solving the Wrong Problems — And How That’s Changing
Q: What is the most frustrating user experience in your daily financial life?
The constant need to manually optimize where money sits to get the best rate or the right maturity—it's not automatic and adds cognitive load for users.
Why Finance Keeps Solving the Wrong Problems — And How That’s Changing
Q: If you could ban one Fintech buzzword, what would it be?
Seamless, because claiming something is seamless is a red flag when it isn't truly seamless in practice.
Why Finance Keeps Solving the Wrong Problems — And How That’s Changing
Q: What movie title best describes the state of the payment industry today?
A fitting description is that the space feels like everything everywhere all at once, reflecting rapid, multifaceted innovation, while also joking about money moving as quickly as it lands in a bank account.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Money Travels

What is Money Travels about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show centers on how modern payments technology is reshaping money movement across borders, focusing on real-world implementations, infrastructure, and regulatory dynamics. Recent episodes explore stablecoin settlement, cross-border rails, embedded finance, and the push toward faster, cheaper, and more inclusive financial systems for consumers and small businesses. A notable throughline is the move from hype to practical capability—emphasizing liquidity, settlement speed, interoperability, and governance as the levers that turn innovative ideas into scalable finance. The format often features practitioners and founders from fintech, payments networks, and humanitarian finance, offering hands-on perspectives on building and integrating ne... more

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2. Jas Shah
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7. Magreth Gutierrez
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