Recorded live from the Money20/20 Asia show floor, host Danny Levy sits down with Eddie Hui, Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of MetaComp, a Singapore-licensed financial institution pioneering the use of stablecoins for institutional cross-border payments.

Key Discussion Points:

The Cross-Border Payment Challenge Eddie breaks down the fundamental issues plaguing international money transfers today, from the 50-year-old SWIFT infrastructure to underserved jurisdictions and operational inefficiencies that can delay transactions for days.

Blockchain as the Solution Discover how MetaComp's flagship product, StableX, leverages blockchain technology to settle $10 million transactions in minutes instead of days, eliminating the need for prefunding and reducing counterparty risk.

Separating Blockchain from Crypto Eddie makes a crucial distinction between blockchain technology and cryptocurrency as an asset class, explaining how stablecoins serve as tokenized versions of fiat currency rather than speculative investments.

The Regulatory Landscape Gain insights into how Singapore's progressive regulatory framework since 2019 has enabled innovation, and what the recent U.S. GENIUS Act means for global adoption of stablecoin-based payments.

AI's Role in Financial Services Explore how MetaComp integrates AI for real-time transaction monitoring, automated KYC processes, and agentic payments while maintaining human accountability and governance.

Trust vs. Speed Eddie discusses the critical balance between transaction speed and regulatory compliance, explaining MetaComp's "Web 2.5" approach that combines on-chain transparency with traditional AML/CFT controls.

About Eddie Hui
With 23 years in banking and a background as an IT engineer, Eddie brings a unique perspective on how technology can transform financial infrastructure. His journey from discovering blockchain in 2019 to building MetaComp showcases the practical application of emerging technologies in solving real-world payment challenges.

Key Takeaways

• Cross-border payments using blockchain can settle in minutes versus 3-4 days with traditional rails
• Regulatory frameworks in Singapore, Hong Kong, and the U.S. are maturing to support stablecoin adoption
• Real-time compliance and transaction monitoring are essential for institutional adoption
• AI is revolutionizing KYC processes and transaction monitoring without replacing human oversight
• Simplicity, not complexity, is the key to sophisticated payment solutions

This episode is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of payments, blockchain technology, financial regulation, and the intersection of AI with financial services.

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This episode delves into the transformative role of stablecoins in global business payments. We examine the challenges of traditional cross-border transactions—slow settlement, high costs, and limited transparency—and highlight how solutions like OSL BizPay and USDGO are enabling secure, compliant, and near-instant settlement for enterprises.

Through real-world examples, including international trade, global payroll, and fintech integrations, we showcase how programmable stablecoin networks are bridging the gap between emerging digital finance and practical business applications, setting the stage for the next generation of enterprise payment infrastructure.

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When traditional banking collides with digital assets, most institutions freeze. Silicon Valley Bank leaned in. In this episode of Bank Tellers, we sit down with Anthony Vassallo, Senior Vice President of Crypto at SVB, to explore how one of the world's most established banks is building the infrastructure for crypto's next chapter.

Anthony takes us behind the scenes of SVB's crypto banking operation—a dedicated team that's onboarded over 1,600 blockchain companies this year alone. From Bitcoin miners to Layer 2 infrastructure providers, NFT marketplaces to money transmitters, SVB isn't just accommodating crypto companies—they're helping build the rails for digital asset innovation.

What You'll Learn:

• How SVB rebuilt trust and momentum after the events of 2023, proving their commitment to the innovation economy
• Why crypto CFOs choose SVB over competitors (hint: it's about understanding the business, not just tolerating it)
• What it actually takes to bank crypto—from 10-question due diligence to dedicated compliance teams with crypto punks
• Why fears about stablecoin cannibalization miss the bigger picture of how banks can thrive in a blockchain-powered payments world
• Where crypto adoption is creating the most impact, from emerging markets to onshoring trends in the US

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