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Season one of the "Voices In Payments" Podcast challenges industry experts on the future of payments. This PaymentGenes podcast series covers the most striking topics surrounding payments & FinTech, from APMs, PSPs, Acquirers, Issuers, Schemes, Data, POS, Subscription payments, eCommerce, Challenger Banks, Merchants, KYC, AML, Gateways, (Big) Tech, Human Resources, Biometrics and even more. Our guests, the "Voices In Payments", come from all around the world providing their specific industry vertical expertise on trends, news, and other relevant talking topics in the industry.

  1. 09/30/2025

    Stablecoins: Exploring Adoption, Regulation, and Real-World Applications

    Key Discussion Highlights‍From hype to utility: Why stablecoins have moved beyond speculation and are now being used for real payment applications. The difference between volatile crypto assets and asset-backed stablecoins, and how value stability unlocks everyday use cases.‍Cross-border payments and remittances: How stablecoins reduce costs, settlement delays, and intermediaries. The growing relevance for merchants, treasurers, and consumers sending funds across borders.‍Micropayments and automation: The emergence of use cases such as small online purchases, machine-initiated transactions, and programmable money flows that traditional rails do not support efficiently.‍Industry adoption: The role of fintechs, banks, payment providers, and tech giants. Why companies like Stripe, PayPal, and Circle are taking the lead, and how Visa, Mastercard, and Swift are adapting.‍Regulation and geography: A look at the United States, Europe, and the United Kingdom. How the US is encouraging innovation, how MiCA affects European development, and how the UK is positioning itself in between.‍Stablecoins and CBDCs: Why they are seen as complementary rather than competing. CBDCs as a settlement layer and public infrastructure, and stablecoins as programmable and innovation-driven instruments.‍The consumer perspective: Why end users will not need to understand the underlying technology. Wallets, platforms, and apps will hide complexity and make digital money feel familiar.

    56 min
  2. Exploring the Future of Mortgages with AI and Digital Innovation. With Geert Van Kerckhoven from Oper Credits.

    11/11/2024

    Exploring the Future of Mortgages with AI and Digital Innovation. With Geert Van Kerckhoven from Oper Credits.

    This Episode covers an interview with Geert Van Kerckhoven, the CEO of Oper Credits, a SaaS company specializing in mortgage technology solutions. Key points discussed include: 1. Digitizing Mortgages: Geert explains that Oper Credits provides software to streamline the mortgage origination process for banks across Europe. Their goal is to make the experience more efficient and user-friendly for both borrowers and loan officers. 2. Challenges in the Mortgage Industry: Despite recent technological advancements, the mortgage process remains largely paper-based and fragmented. Regulatory constraints and legacy systems in financial institutions contribute to slow adoption of digital solutions. 3. Role of AI and Open Banking: Geert sees AI as transformative for the mortgage sector, though it faces significant compliance hurdles. Open banking offers direct access to borrowers' financial data, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in loan applications. However, issues with inconsistent data and system integration remain obstacles. 4. Embedded Experiences: Geert advocates for an integrated, seamless mortgage experience that connects property browsing and financing—a concept well-developed in e-commerce but still lagging in the mortgage sector. 5. The Future of Mortgages and Fintech: Looking ahead, Geert envisions digital tools that enable real-time decisions for borrowers and closer collaboration with payment providers to leverage valuable data. Such integration could help banks make quicker, better lending decisions. Nonetheless, achieving this vision will require cooperation across regulatory, technological, and financial domains. This discussion highlights the opportunities and ongoing challenges in creating a seamless, borrower-friendly mortgage journey in Europe’s evolving digital landscape.

    24 min

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Season one of the "Voices In Payments" Podcast challenges industry experts on the future of payments. This PaymentGenes podcast series covers the most striking topics surrounding payments & FinTech, from APMs, PSPs, Acquirers, Issuers, Schemes, Data, POS, Subscription payments, eCommerce, Challenger Banks, Merchants, KYC, AML, Gateways, (Big) Tech, Human Resources, Biometrics and even more. Our guests, the "Voices In Payments", come from all around the world providing their specific industry vertical expertise on trends, news, and other relevant talking topics in the industry.