Money Travels

Money Travels explores the stories and people behind the extraordinary innovations in payments, money movement, and digital finance, while examining the impact they’re having on our lives and on economies across the world.

Money Travels is a business podcast hosted by Visa Direct, with 48 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Visa Direct hosts Money Travels, a business show with 48 episodes published.

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  Episode #7

  Retailers Are Racing to Become Marketplaces. Their Payments Aren’t Ready.

  Aug 4, 202633 minS4

  For decades, the retail equation was simple: a business sold a product to a customer. But today, realising they can no longer survive on their own inventory, traditional retailers are transforming into vertical marketplaces, hosting thousands of third-party sellers. As the Head of Technology, Nuvei for Platforms, Simon Hall builds the payment infrastructure that makes this possible. In this episode, Simon explains why legacy payment pipes are breaking under the weight of this new platform economy, why this pivot is transforming traditional retailers into complex financial companies, and how Nuvei is working to ensure marketplaces survive the coming wave of agentic commerce.

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  Episode #6

  When Stablecoin Hype Meets Payments Reality: Inside the Paysend Pilot on Visa Direct

  Jul 1, 202632 minS4

  Stablecoins are everywhere in the conversation about the future of money—but what happens when they enter real payment systems? In this episode, Abdul Abdulkerimov, founder & Executive Chairman Paysend along with Vira Platonova, Global Head of Visa Direct, join host Maxime Guirauton to discuss the first stablecoin settlement pilot on Visa Direct. Together they unpack why fintech companies are experimenting with stablecoin settlement, what problems it might solve for cross-border payments, and how pilots like this could shape the next generation of global money movement. Learn more about Visa Direct: visa.com/visadirect Connect with Visa Direct on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/visa-direct/ Disclaimers: Visa Direct capability is enabled through a financial institution partner. Visa Direct product availability and functionality varies by market. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities they represent. Visa neither makes any warranty or representation as to the completeness or accuracy of the information within this podcast, nor assumes any liability or responsibility that may result from reliance on such information and any information from third parties. The information contained in this podcast is not intended as investment or legal advice, and listeners are encouraged to seek the advice of a competent professional where such advice is required. All brand names, logos and/or trademarks are the property of their respective owners, and do not necessarily imply product endorsement or affiliation with Visa.

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  Episode #5

  Why Finance Keeps Solving the Wrong Problems — And How That’s Changing

  Jun 1, 202632 minS4

  For years, the financial technology sector has operated at the bleeding edge of innovation — from embedded finance to stablecoins and AI. But product strategist and fintech thought leader Jas Shah argues that in the rush to adopt new technologies, it can be easy to lose sight of the human problems we’re trying to solve. As the founder of Bitsul and the voice behind the popular Fintech: Under the Hood newsletter, Jas helps companies bridge the gap between complex code and genuine customer needs. In this episode, Jas explains how his consulting work gets him up close to the real-world friction facing small businesses and migrant workers. We discuss why the West's focus on stablecoins often misses the point, how AI should be harnessed for intent rather than hype, and why the best financial technology is the kind the user never even notices.

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  Episode #4

  Why Small Businesses Get the Worst Financial Services — And How That’s Finally Changing

  May 18, 202636 minS4

  The financial system operates on a paradox: the biggest companies get the best rates and fastest service, while the real economy—the painters, carpenters, and small suppliers—pay more for a poorer service. With a background in humanitarian aid and finance, Stable Sea founder Tanner Taddeo is using digital assets to fix this. In this episode, Tanner explains how he is bringing Wall Street services to Main Street, and why the future of the US dollar depends on winning the shadow race for digital currency.

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  Episode #3

  Why Money Gets Lost in Translation — And How Global Payments Are Fixing It

  May 5, 202629 minS4

  For decades, the global financial system has been a Tower of Babel, with banks, wallets, and blockchains each speaking their own language, unable to work together efficiently. This fragmentation has caused massive inefficiencies, trapping billions of dollars in dead money and excluding billions of people from the global economy. Chloé Mayenobe, Deputy CEO of Thunes, is building a universal translator to fix this. In this episode, Chloé discusses the rise of the mobile-first economy, why stablecoins are the key to 24/7 liquidity, and how strict compliance became her competitive advantage in building a network that reaches 7 billion endpoints.

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