Money moves instantly online, so why does moving it across borders still feel so slow? Host Dante Reminick sits down with David Marcus, CEO and Co-founder of Lightspark, to explore what it will take to build a truly global, real-time payments network.

David shares his journey from Bitcoin and the Lightning Network to building infrastructure that connects stablecoins with existing payment rails like FedNow, SEPA Instant, and Pix. They dig into why simply launching a stablecoin wallet isn’t enough, how Lightspark is building the connectivity layer behind global payments, and what it takes to navigate liquidity, compliance, and local currencies at scale.

They also walk through how a cross-border SoFi transfer can settle in seconds and look ahead at how stablecoins could change not just how money moves, but what a financial account can be.

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Connect with the Host and Guest:

Dante Reminik: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dante-reminick / https://x.com/DanteReminick

David Marcus: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dmarcus/

About Stable Pulse

Stable Pulse is a fast-paced, news-driven podcast covering the most important developments shaping the stablecoin and digital asset ecosystem. Each episode dives into timely conversations with industry leaders, operators, and policymakers, offering sharp insights and real-world perspectives on where the market is heading. With a focus on clarity and relevance, Stable Pulse breaks down complex topics into accessible, actionable takeaways for anyone building in or exploring the future of finance.