Blockchain Money Transfer Tools for Finance Leaders to Cut FX Costs Globally with Kevin Lehtiniitty
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Release Date: 04/10/2025
The Real Bitcoin Payments with Lightning and Stablecoins - Graham Krizek
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: , Founder of , joins PayPod to discuss how the Lightning Network is transforming Bitcoin from a slow and expensive currency into a scalable, real-time payment solution. He explains how Voltage helps businesses adopt Lightning infrastructure easily, and how trends like AI and stablecoins are pushing Bitcoin into mainstream use. Graham also explores the regulatory shifts and real-world applications that are unlocking Bitcoin’s potential beyond just a store of value. Lessons You’ll Learn: Why Bitcoin alone isn’t practical for everyday transactions How the...
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How the Digital Wallet Will Replace KYC - Jarek Sygitowicz
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic:, co-founder of Authologic, joins PayPod to discuss how digital identity is being reinvented. From legacy systems to identity wallets and AI-enhanced security, Jarek maps out how businesses can stay compliant, secure, and conversion-optimized in a rapidly evolving digital landscape. Lessons You’ll Learn: Why traditional identity verification methods are obsolete How AI and cryptography are shaping secure onboarding The role of identity wallets in improving UX and trust How fintechs can future-proof their compliance stack What global businesses need to know about ID...
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How the $11 Trillion Check Problem Ends – Baxter Lanius
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: Baxter Lanius, CEO of Alternative Payments, joins PayPod to discuss the slow adoption of modern payment methods in the B2B sector, the role of AI in speeding up invoicing, and how alternative payment solutions can help businesses get paid faster. Baxter also explores the intersection of fintech and industries like construction and logistics, highlighting opportunities to improve payment workflows. Lessons You’ll Learn: Why the B2B payments market still relies on checks How AI can help automate invoicing and streamline payment workflows The challenges of bringing...
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Turning Bitcoin into the Future of Finance - Willem Schroé
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: Willem Schroé, founder of Botanix Labs, joins PayPod to reveal how Bitcoin is becoming the foundation for a decentralized financial future. Learn how Ethereum-style smart contracts and DeFi applications are now possible on Bitcoin via the Spiderchain—without giving up Bitcoin’s security or decentralization. Lessons You’ll Learn: How the Spiderchain turns Bitcoin into a programmable financial layer Why Bitcoin yield is now possible—paid in Bitcoin, not tokens The future of interest-free Bitcoin-backed loans and stablecoin trading How Bitcoin can become a...
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How Financial Teams Automate SEC Compliance Workflows – Daniel Schalla
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: Daniel Schalla from Mattermost joins PayPod to discuss how financial institutions can better prepare for and respond to cybersecurity incidents. With tools designed for secure collaboration and workflow management, Mattermost helps companies meet regulatory demands while ensuring that they remain in control of their data. Lessons You’ll Learn: How to respond quickly and effectively to cyber incidents Why automating workflows can improve your incident response The importance of regular tabletop exercises for cybersecurity preparedness How to balance automation...
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Transforming Private Equity With Blockchain Rails - Joris Delanoue
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: , co-founder and CEO of , joins PayPod to explain how blockchain is disrupting private equity and fundraising. With cap tables becoming programmable, Fairmint is helping founders, investors, and communities escape legacy systems and embrace decentralized, on-chain ownership. Lessons You’ll Learn: Why today’s private equity system is outdated How smart contracts can replace PDFs and spreadsheets What Open Cap Table Format means for fintech innovation Why solving compliance is the ultimate edge in crypto How community ownership can...
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Stablecoin Payroll Replaces Banks for Crypto Startups – Megan Knab
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: Megan Knab, CEO of Franklin Payroll, joins PayPod to talk about the evolution of payroll and payments in a crypto-native world. From overcoming debanking to leveraging programmable payroll, Megan outlines a clear vision for a decentralized financial infrastructure powered by stablecoins and blockchain. Lessons You’ll Learn: How debanking affects legitimate crypto businesses Why stablecoins are key to operational efficiency The role of programmable payroll in a global workforce How AI can simplify and automate U.S. tax logic Why fintech’s future may not include...
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The Tech Behind MoviePass and Government Payouts - Louis Hoch
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: Louis Hoch, CEO of Usio, joins PayPod to discuss the future of payments, including embedded payment solutions, real-time payments, and the intersection of biometrics and AI in transforming the payments landscape. He shares how flexibility, customer-centricity, and innovation will drive the next wave of payment systems. Lessons You’ll Learn: Why embedded payments are revolutionizing commerce The importance of flexibility in payment channels How real-time payments are reshaping transaction dynamics The role of AI and biometrics in future payment security About Our...
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ck AI Value Without Rebuilding Your Stack - Ken Stott
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: Ken Stott, Field CTO at Hasura, joins PayPod to explore how modern fintech leaders can navigate trust, regulation, decentralization, and AI in today’s data landscape. He explains how intelligent agents, semantic layers, and universal data access are shaping the next generation of financial data architecture. Lessons You’ll Learn: Learn why regulators and AI demand the same data semantics, how decentralization shapes real-world data stacks, and how Hasura’s tools help derive value without overhauling systems. About Our Guest: Ken Stott is the Field CTO at Hasura, bringing...
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Modernizing B2B Payments With Virtual Cards – Andrew Jamison
PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast
Episode Topic: , CEO of , joins PayPod to explore the revolution of B2B payments through virtual cards. From legacy system hurdles to modern API solutions, Andrew discusses how businesses can embed smarter, safer, and more efficient payments without a full tech overhaul. Lessons You’ll Learn: Why embedded finance is the future, how virtual cards simplify spend management, the impact of Covid on payment habits, and how AI and APIs are reshaping finance roles and infrastructure. About Our Guest: Andrew Jamison is the CEO and Co-Founder of Extend, a company reimagining the way...
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Today’s episode gets into the weeds into how stablecoins are transforming cross-border payments and financial access. Kevin Lehtiniitty, CEO of Borderless.xyz, reveals how his team is building the connective tissue for global stablecoin movement by partnering with licensed financial institutions. This episode uncovers the opportunities and challenges in building a compliant, scalable crypto payment network that thrives in both developed and emerging markets.
Lessons You’ll Learn
You’ll learn why stablecoins are reshaping how people save, spend, and move money globally, especially in inflation-stricken economies. Kevin breaks down the difference between fiat-backed and algorithmic stablecoins, explains how Borderless.xyz operates without holding custody of funds, and explores how compliance and innovation can coexist in crypto infrastructure.
About Our Guest
Kevin Lehtiniitty is the CEO of Borderless.xyz, a fintech startup building the world’s largest stablecoin orchestration network. Kevin’s journey began with a rejected Bitcoin transaction that led him to question the role of banks and the need for permissionless money. Before founding Borderless.xyz, he worked in regulated crypto custody and healthcare fintech. He’s a strong advocate for financial freedom, regulatory clarity, and building tech that levels the global playing field.
Topics Covered:
What stablecoins should be—and why algorithmic ones don’t qualify
How Borderless.xyz connects local payment rails via a global network
Dollarization and stablecoins as proxies for USD in emerging markets
Regulatory challenges and why being non-custodial matters
The rise of stablecoin-driven neobanks across Latin America and Africa
CBDCs and the looming impact of forced conversions in authoritarian regimes
Lessons from banking restrictions and the push for financial innovation