On this week’s episode of News & Views, The Fintech Times team debate the future of stablecoins, open banking payment methods, and an opportunity around crypto and web3 in the UK, potentially worth billions.
This week, all three of our hosts share articles that caught their eye. Kicking things off, Francis breaks down a new partnership between cross-border payments platform dLocal and stablecoin payments infrastructure provider BVNK, which aims to speed up settlements using stablecoins.
Next, Polly asks whether open banking driven payment methods can truly catch on as a mainstream option at the checkout, after Yapily, the open banking infrastructure provider, argued that they could solve challenges for merchants and consumers alike.
After UK bank Barclays revealed it will begin blocking cryptocurrency transactions made on its Barclaycard credit cards, Tom and the team share their thoughts on what the ‘right’ approach to regulating digital assets is. Tom also shares new details from the Startup Coalition, which reveals that crypto and web3 could present a £40billion economic opportunity in the UK.
Listen to episode 205 now to hear all of the details and opinions:
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Startup Coalition Reveals How UK Can Unlock the £40billion Crypto and Web3 Opportunity
Open Banking is the Solution to Consumer and Merchant Concerns In Our Payment Landscape Says Yapily
dLocal and BVNK Join Forces to Bridge Stablecoins and Fiat Currency
