Ep. 9 - The Next Phase of Open Banking: How Yapily Is Powering Smarter, Connected Payments @ Money 20/20 USA 2025

From Money20/20 Las Vegas, host Grant Evans sits down with Stefano Vaccino, Founder & CEO of Yapily, to unpack what’s next for open banking. Once defined by data access and compliance, open banking is now entering a new era — one focused on intelligence, connectivity, and real customer value.Stefano shares how Yapily is helping banks, fintechs, and businesses move beyond regulatory frameworks toward a world of smarter, embedded financial experiences. They explore where innovation is really happening, how commercial momentum is outpacing regulation, and what themes are shaping the global open banking conversation this year.And of course, before signing off, Stefano steps up for The Shelf of Shame — revealing what he’d banish from the world of fintech forever.***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.