Ep. 12 - Building The Future of Fintech UX and Stablecoins - with Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect @ Money 20/20 USA 2025

In this live episode from Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Justin Hanna sits down with Jess Houlgrave, CEO of WalletConnect, to explore the next frontier of user experience and digital assets in fintech.With over $400B in transaction volume running through WalletConnect, Jess reveals what user behavior and adoption trends are telling us about where the industry is heading — and whether every bank and fintech really needs a stablecoin strategy.They discuss how intuitive UX has become the true competitive advantage in next-gen fintech, what’s driving wallet innovation globally, and how trust and accessibility are shaping the Web3 experience.Plus, Jess steps up for The Shelf of Shame to call out one concept she’d love to see retired.***The Payments Shed Podcast Money 2020 interview series is sponsored by Oceanpayment.Oceanpayment is a global payment service provider enabling businesses to accept and manage payments across borders with speed, security, and reliability. Through a unified platform supporting hundreds of payment methods worldwide, Oceanpayment empowers merchants to expand globally, enhance checkout experiences, and build trust with customers everywhere.Learn more at https://www.oceanpayment.com/.***The Payments Shed Podcast is supported by PCN.PCN is a boutique recruitment agency rooted in Amsterdam, driven by a singular mission: connecting top talent with industry leaders. PCN specialises in five core pillars — Fintech, Cybersecurity, SaaS, E-Commerce, and Salesforce — backed by a global network across borders.***Disclaimer. Any views or opinions referenced in this podcast episode are our own, or those of our respective guests, and they do not represent any views, opinions, or statements from our respective employers, or those of our guests. Additionally, any views expressed here are not intended as investment, legal, tax, or financial advice.