Ep. 81 - Stablecoins Beyond Payments - The Infrastructure Shift CFO's Can't Ignore, with Velocity: LIVE from the MoneyPot studio at Money 20/20 Europe

Recorded live from the Money20/20 Europe MoneyPot studio in Amsterdam, Grant Evans and Justin Hanna are joined by Eric Queathem, Co-Founder of Velocity, and Stuart Barclay, Co-Founder and COO, for a conversation exploring the realities of building a fintech startup in one of the most talked-about sectors in payments today.Eric and Stuart share their journeys from established careers in payments into entrepreneurship, discussing the challenges of leaving large organisations behind to build a business from scratch. The conversation dives into the realities of fundraising, scaling a team, navigating uncertainty, and what it really takes to turn an industry problem into a venture-backed company.They also unpack the growing excitement surrounding stablecoins, separating hype from reality, exploring where genuine commercial use cases are emerging today, and why infrastructure, compliance, and education remain critical to wider adoption. Plus, Eric and Stuart step up for The Payments Shed’s legendary Shelf of Shame to nominate one thing in payments they’d happily banish forever.***The Payments Shed Podcast is headline sponsored by Damisa.Damisa is a regulated cross-border payments and treasury infrastructure provider. Using a blend of traditional banking rails and stablecoin technology, Damisa helps businesses move money faster, cheaper, and more transparently across global markets. Its platform supports collections, settlements, disbursements, and liquidity management, while maintaining a strong compliance-first approach. Damisa is building the next generation of global payment infrastructure.Learn more at: https://www.damisa.xyz/***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.Learn more at: https://teampcn.com/***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.