EP 116: "The Future of Payments-On-Chain FX and Beyond with Chris Harmse, Cofounder of BVNK"

Living on Blockchain

In this episode, we sit down with Chris Harmse, a seasoned expert in the payments industry and blockchain innovation, to explore the future of global payments through the lens of Web3 technology. Chris shares his journey from traditional finance to the world of decentralized finance (DeFi) and offers insights into emerging trends like on-chain FX and the growing potential of non-USD stablecoins.

We discuss how these innovations could reshape the global payments market, making it more transparent, efficient, and cheaper, especially for sectors like remittances. Chris also emphasizes the importance of speed, execution, and adaptability when building in the fintech space, offering valuable advice to entrepreneurs and builders.

Whether you're a fintech enthusiast, blockchain professional, or curious about the future of payments, this episode dives deep into how blockchain technology can disrupt traditional systems and what it takes to succeed in this evolving landscape.

Tune in for an insightful discussion on the intersection of banking, blockchain, and innovation, and find out why Chris believes the future of payments will be fully on-chain!

Connect with:

Chris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisharmse/

BVNK: https://x.com/BVNKFinance