CrossTalks: Conversations across borders

Hugo Cuevas-Mohr
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This podcast is produced by the CrossTech Team, a leading event and consulting group founded by cross-border payment expert Hugo Cuevas-Mohr. In CrossTalks: Conversations across borders, we will publish interviews and comments on differet subjects, all related to the international movement of funds, from traditional methods to the most new and innovative ideas in this dynamic industry. We will discuss three main themes: 1) Remittances (P2P payments), 2) Business Payments (B2B) 3) The Doers - Interviews to people making the difference. Mostly all episodes will be in English, but we will have also Spanish, French and Portuguese episodes too. Check the Titles before you begin!

  1. Sep 7

    Crosstalks Ep. 05 | Hugo Cuevas, Erick Schneider & Nabil Kabbani | Stablecoins, AI & Finance

    In this episode of CrossTalks: Conversations Across Borders, Hugo Cuevas-Mohr, CEO of CrossTech, sits down with Erick Schneider, Global Head of Payment Partnerships at Kraken, and **Nabil Kabbani, Co-Founder & CEO of Argentl, for an open conversation about the forces reshaping money movement and financial services. From stablecoins and digital assets to AI, banking innovation, entrepreneurship, and the future of cross-border payments, the discussion explores what is changing, what is holding adoption back, and where the biggest opportunities may emerge next. They discuss: * Why digital asset-native banks could become the next major wave in financial services. * The role of stablecoins in transforming settlement and cross-border money movement. * The three key barriers to broader digital asset adoption: regulation, use cases, and infrastructure. * How AI can augment human work and reshape the way people manage their financial lives. * Lessons for fintech founders and established financial institutions navigating innovation. * Why companies need to be willing to disrupt their own products before someone else does. * Leadership, culture, and the importance of listening in an increasingly global industry. * What has remained constant throughout decades of transformation in money movement. A candid conversation between three industry veterans on innovation, technology, leadership, and the future of global finance. Featuring: Hugo Cuevas-Mohr — CEO, CrossTech Erick Schneider — Global Head of Payment Partnerships, Kraken Nabil Kabbani — Co-Founder & CEO, Argentl Subscribe to CrossTech for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of cross-border payments. #CrossBorderPayments #Fintech #Stablecoins #DigitalAssets #Payments #AI #Crypto #Banking #FinancialTechnology #CrossTalks

  2. Sep 3

    Crosstalks Ep. 04 | Catherine Kaupert, OpenFX | Stablecoins, FX & Cross-Border Payments

    How are stablecoins transforming cross-border payments in Latin America? In this episode of Crosstalks, Hugo Cuevas-Mohr speaks with Catherine Kaupert, Head of Latin America at OpenFX, about the evolution of foreign exchange, payment infrastructure, and the growing use of stablecoins across emerging markets. Catherine shares her journey from helping build Rappi in Mexico to leading global partnerships in payment orchestration and, today, driving OpenFX’s expansion across Latin America. The conversation explores: • How stablecoins are improving settlement times, liquidity, and FX costs • The “stablecoin sandwich” and its role in cross-border transactions • Opportunities in markets such as Mexico, Colombia, and Brazil • How OpenFX connects fiat currencies and stablecoins through a single infrastructure • The regulatory challenges facing the industry • The growing role of women in payments and fintech Discover how new payment rails are helping remittance companies, neobanks, payment processors, and global businesses move money more efficiently across borders. Subscribe to CrossTech for more conversations with the leaders shaping the future of global payments. #CrossBorderPayments #Stablecoins #Fintech #OpenFX #LatinAmerica #Remittances #ForeignExchange #PaymentsInnovation #Crosstalks

  3. Aug 31

    Crosstalks Ep. 03 | Alexandra Slatapolsky, Miami Fintech Club | Branding & Fintech

    In this episode, Hugo Cuevas-Mohr sits down with Alexandra Slatapolsky, co-founder of Scalto and founder of the Miami Fintech Club, for a conversation about fintech, communications, branding, and the future of cross-border payments. Alexandra shares her journey from Argentina to Miami, her early experience in journalism and compliance, and how she built a career helping financial services and fintech companies strengthen their brands and communication strategies. They also discuss: • Why branding and communications must support a company’s business and growth strategy • The creation and rapid growth of the Miami Fintech Club • Miami’s role as a gateway between the United States, Latin America, and other global markets • The opportunities and challenges fintech companies face when expanding across Latin America • The growing importance of B2B and cross-border payments • The possibility of creating a regional payments infrastructure capable of connecting Latin American markets more efficiently Watch the full conversation to hear Alexandra’s perspective on building trust, entering new markets, and the innovations that could shape the next generation of payments across the region. Learn more about CrossTech and our upcoming events: https://crosstechpayments.com/ #Fintech #CrossBorderPayments #Payments #LatinAmerica #MiamiFintech #B2BPayments #FinancialServices #Branding #PaymentInnovation

  4. Aug 27

    Crosstalks Ep. 02 | Rafael Espinosa, Chipper Cash | Pricing, Liquidity & Cross-Border Payments

    How is pricing reshaping the future of cross-border payments? In this CrossTalks conversation, Hugo Cuevas-Mohr sits down with Rafael, Chief Economist and Head of Growth at Chipper Cash, to explore how pricing, liquidity, stablecoins, partnerships, and digital ecosystems are transforming the remittance industry. From real-time settlement and FX volatility to customer retention and ecosystem-driven monetization, this discussion goes beyond fees and margins to unpack where the industry is heading next. Watch the full conversation and discover why pricing is becoming one of the most strategic levers in cross-border payments.

  5. Aug 25

    Crosstalks Ep. 01 | John F. Walsh, Founder of SightSpan | Digital Assets, Banking & Risk

    In this episode of Crosstalks by CrossTech, Hugo Cuevas-Mohr sits down with John Walsh, founder of SightSpan and Head of Fintech Strategy at TransPecos bank to explore the evolution of cross-border payments, the role of banks in the digital assets era, and why risk should be seen as a path to controlled growth — not as a barrier to business. From stablecoins and digital assets to de-risking, banking partnerships, regulation, and geopolitics, this conversation looks at how financial services can move faster, smarter, and more responsibly across borders. Watch the full conversation and join us for more insights from the leaders shaping the future of payments.

  6. May 13

    EP 14 EN Remittances 2030: Conclusions

    Episode 14 of the podcast Remittances 2030, is the conclusions of the English version of the report that was published in April 2026 between MasterCard and CrossTech. Remittances 2030: Deepening Financial Inclusion for Remittance Recipients: Digital Ecosystems, Trust and Financial Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean. Here are a summary of the conclusions of this report. MasterCard and CrossTech believe that the institutions that wish to contribute decisively to an ecosystem where remittances not only arrive, but remain, circulate, and generate shared prosperity, will achieve sustained growth and the indisputable loyalty of their clients. We present key questions that institutions should be asking themselves.

    EP 14 EN Remittances 2030: Conclusions

  7. May 13

    EP 13 EN Remittances 2030: Strategic Recommendations

    Episode 13 of the podcast Remittances 2030, is the sixth episode of the English version of the report that was published in April 2026 between MasterCard and CrossTech: Strategic Recommendations Remittances 2030: Deepening Financial Inclusion for Remittance Recipients: Digital Ecosystems, Trust and Financial Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean. We present here an action framework for financial institutions, fintechs, and remittance companies to become active actors of the digital payment ecosystems. Change is coming, from private efforts or government decisions, and the positioning of every institution will determine their future in remittances.

    EP 13 EN Remittances 2030: Strategic Recommendations

  8. May 13

    Ep 12 EN Remittances 2030: Digital Circulation of Funds

    Episode 12 of the podcast Remittances 2030, is the fifth episode of the English version of the report that was published in April 2026 between MasterCard and CrossTech: Digital Circulation of Funds Remittances 2030: Deepening Financial Inclusion for Remittance Recipients: Digital Ecosystems, Trust and Financial Sustainability in Latin America and the Caribbean. The real transformation in domestic receiving ecosystems will occur when remittances ceases to be “pass-through money” and becomes capital that circulates, generates value, and strengthens the ecosystem through digital retention. No matter its use or purpose. The digitization of remittance flow generates a resource of incalculable value: transactional data for institutions and governments.

    Ep 12 EN Remittances 2030: Digital Circulation of Funds
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This podcast is produced by the CrossTech Team, a leading event and consulting group founded by cross-border payment expert Hugo Cuevas-Mohr. In CrossTalks: Conversations across borders, we will publish interviews and comments on differet subjects, all related to the international movement of funds, from traditional methods to the most new and innovative ideas in this dynamic industry. We will discuss three main themes: 1) Remittances (P2P payments), 2) Business Payments (B2B) 3) The Doers - Interviews to people making the difference. Mostly all episodes will be in English, but we will have also Spanish, French and Portuguese episodes too. Check the Titles before you begin!

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