EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 22 MIN
Eric Queathem, Co-founder at Velocity: Building the first platform for global CFOs and treasurers.
from Scaling Europe · host Sebastian Johnson
Velocity is building infrastructure that connects traditional banking and stablecoins, giving global CFOs and treasury teams a way to move money across borders with more speed and control. I spoke with Eric Queathem about why stablecoins are moving into mainstream finance and how Velocity raised $18m in its first five months to build payments and treasury tools for global companies.The Scaling Europe show is presented by Deel – check them out here:https://get.deel.com/ruynb7o4lfjkTimestamps:0:00 - Introduction to Scaling Europe show0:34 - Eric discusses Velocity's mission1:12 - Building stable coin infrastructure2:30 - Importance of liquidity in payments5:23 - Challenges for enterprise organizations6:49 - Integrating payments into existing infrastructure7:29 - Milestone of first transaction achieved9:02 - Market readiness for new payment solutions10:45 - Innovative treasury services discussed12:07 - Importance of team experience highlighted13:14 - $18 million raised in first five months15:31 - Founders' backgrounds key for investor interest16:19 - Understanding wallets: hot vs cold17:13 - Transitioning from building to selling19:30 - Future of stable coins in finance21:27 - Fortune 2000 companies adopting on-chain solutions
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