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We sat down with Sid Gautam, Head of Enterprise at Flutterwave, to discuss the challenges and innovations in cross-border payments, particularly in Africa. He shares insights on the evolution of stablecoins from his time with BVNK, the unique regulatory landscape in Africa, why stablecoins are so promising for emerging and underbanked markets, and how Flutterwave…

This week, Head of Market Insights Steven Dooley discusses the current state of the market amidst ongoing uncertainty, particularly focusing on tariffs, equity market performance, the dynamics of the US dollar, and the strength of European currencies.

In this episode, hosts Alex Lawrence and Alanna Frost discuss the growing role of AI in finance – including how AI agents are now capable of managing end-to-end payment processes.

In this episode of the Converge Market Update, George Vessey and Steven Dooley discuss the recent developments in financial markets, focusing on the US-China trade deal, US fiscal concerns, the performance of the US dollar, and the implications of Australia’s monetary policy shift.

In this episode, Bryce Deeney, CEO and founder of Equipifi, discusses the innovative approach of his company in the Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) space. He shares his unique journey from being a professional poker player to leading a fintech startup that aims to disrupt traditional banking models. The conversation delves into the challenges of…

In this episode of Converge, host Steven Dooley and Convera’s lead APAC FX and global macro strategist, Shier Lee, discuss the significant movements in Asian currencies, particularly the Taiwanese dollar, and their implications for the broader FX market.