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January 21, 2026

How Stablecoins Are Powering Everyday Payments


In this episode of The Issuer Academy podcast, host Merusha Naidu is joined by Jonathan Chan, Co-founder and Head of Partnership at RedotPay, and Minh Ha Truong, Head of Growth for APAC at Paymentology. Together, they explore why stablecoins are reshaping cross-border payments and how blockchain technology is driving real financial inclusion.

What You’ll Learn:
  • How to dismantle the “crypto is only for speculation” myth
  • The user journey framework that drives adoption
  • Why Asia Pacific is the global testing ground for payment innovation
  • How to embed continuous financial literacy into product development
  • The collaboration model that accelerates financial inclusion
Jonathan Chan is Co-founder and Head of Partnership at RedotPay, spearheading efforts to democratize cryptocurrency payments for everyday use. With expertise in blockchain technology and financial inclusion, Jonathan leads the charge in making crypto accessible to underserved populations across over 100 countries. His vision centers on bridging traditional finance and digital assets through practical, user-centric solutions that empower migrants, overseas students, unbanked families, and small businesses to participate in the global economy.

Minh Ha Truong is Head of Growth for APAC at Paymentology, driving the expansion of secure, compliant payment infrastructure across one of the world's most dynamic fintech ecosystems. With deep expertise in issuing and processing technology, tokenization, and multi-cloud resilience, Minh bridges the gap between emerging payment innovations and the regulatory frameworks enabling them. Her leadership addresses critical infrastructure challenges for next-generation fintechs, particularly those pioneering stablecoin and blockchain-based solutions.

 

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