In this special edition of The Bank Tellers, we explore the rapidly evolving intersection of traditional finance and decentralized finance with Jonathan Levin, Co-Founder and CEO of Chainalysis. As regulatory frameworks like the Genius Act reshape the landscape, we dive deep into how these two worlds are converging like never before.

Tune in to hear:

• How the Genius Act is serving as the "starting gun" for institutional DeFi adoption and creating federal frameworks for stablecoins
• The persistent misconceptions between TradFi and DeFi communities and why blockchain technology actually offers superior financial controls
• What traditional financial institutions need to build robust cybersecurity, risk management, and AML programs for on-chain operations
• Why consortium models and stablecoin frameworks are capturing the attention of major financial players
• The three critical components needed for full TradFi-DeFi integration over the next five years

Jonathan provides unique insights from Chainalysis's position as a bridge between protocol engineers, major financial institutions, and government agencies, offering unparalleled visibility into blockchain money movements and risk mitigation strategies.

This episode sets the stage for deeper conversations happening at Money20/20 USA's new Intersection stage, where industry leaders will continue exploring how crypto rails are becoming foundational to the future of financial services.

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Join Scarlett Sieber, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at Money20/20, for a special edition of The Bank Tellers podcast as she sits down with Chris Harmse, Co-Founder and Chief Business Officer at BVNK, to explore the rapidly evolving convergence of decentralized and traditional finance.

Chris shares the inside story of how BVNK became the largest stablecoin payments infrastructure provider in the market, building for five years before stablecoins even became mainstream. Discover the three-pillar strategy that helped BVNK secure major partnerships with industry giants like WorldPay and Lian Lian, including their groundbreaking achievement as the first to add stablecoins as a payout option on WorldPay's platform.

Key Topics:

• The GENIUS Act Impact: How new regulation is creating a 3-4x pipeline surge and removing compliance barriers
• Enterprise Strategy: The consultative approach to educating banks and traditional financial institutions
• Debunking DeFi Myths: Addressing misconceptions about financial crime, costs, and payment volumes in blockchain
• Market Trends: What's overhyped (Bitcoin price watching) vs. underhyped (stablecoin merchant acceptance)
• Future Challenges: Capital efficiency and the untapped potential of draining pre-funded accounts

Chris provides unique insights into scaling from 10 to 300 employees across seven offices while maintaining startup speed, and shares what keeps him up at night as the industry races to capture unprecedented opportunities.

This episode serves as a preview of the exciting content you'll experience at Money20/20's brand new Intersection Stage in Las Vegas coming up soon!

Important note: This episode was recorded a few weeks ago, referencing BVNK's partnerships with WorldPay and Lian Lian. Since filming, BVNK has continued their impressive growth trajectory with several major announcements:

Recent BVNK Updates:

• Bitso partnership
• Flywire partnership
• Strategic investment from Citi
• Surpassed $20 billion in annualized stablecoin payments volumes at the start of October

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TradFi and DeFi converge on another exciting episode of The Bank Tellers podcast!

This time, we chat with JP Richardson, CEO of Exodus. Fresh from witnessing the historic signing of the Genius Act at the White House, JP shares his perspective on how regulatory clarity is reshaping the financial landscape.

Tune in to hear about:

• JP's firsthand experience at the White House during the Genius Act signing and how regulatory clarity is opening doors for traditional financial institutions.
• The story behind becoming the first U.S. company to tokenize shares on blockchain and navigating the path to becoming publicly traded in the crypto space.
• How stable coins are bridging crypto and traditional finance, and why major institutions are exploring tokenized deposits and AI-powered payments.
• Real-world applications from tokenized real estate to new models for athlete compensation, plus the explosive growth potential ahead for DeFi adoption.
• Why financial institutions need DeFi strategies now and how to avoid missing the next major technological shift.

With Money20/20 USA just weeks away, you can't afford to miss this!

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