P. I. T. Exchange
P.I.T. Exchange is a podcast by Currency Research that delves into the latest in payments, innovation & technology, engaging with the industry’s most innovative thought leaders to provide invaluable knowledge and insights. Tune in to be part of the exchange at the intersection of payments and technology.
Disclaimer: While we embrace open dialogue and value diverse perspectives, it’s important to note that the views expressed by individuals in our podcast episodes are entirely their own. They may not necessarily align with the views, opinions, or positions of the organization they are associated with.
Episodes
![Instant Payment Systems Driving Financial Inclusion - Ashley Lannquist & Joanna Wisniecka [Season 3 | Episode #04]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18192328/Glenbrook_Partners_PIT_Exchange_S3_049ygup_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Thursday Feb 26, 2026
Curious about how countries are tackling cross-border instant payments, or what it really takes to make digital payments safe and accessible for everyone, including the unbanked? Tune in now!
![Stablecoins: A New Payment Infrastructure - David Birch [Season 3 | Episode #03]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18192328/David_Birch_PIT_Exchange_S3_03bhrg0_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
In the latest episode of the P.I.T. Exchange, our host is joined by renowned author and payments expert David Birch for a timely conversation on the evolution of digital money. Together, they explore how stablecoins, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and emerging payment technologies are reshaping the financial landscape and challenging traditional monetary systems. Tune in now!
![Tracking Transformation: The Evolution of Central Bank Payments News – Jordan Taylor [Season 3 | Episode #02]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18192328/Jordan_CBPN_PIT_Exchange_S3_029tocx_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jan 30, 2026
Friday Jan 30, 2026
In the latest episode of the P.I.T. Exchange, our host sits down with Jordan Taylor, Content Specialist and Senior Editor at Central Bank Payments News (CBPN), to explore the publication’s journey and its unique role in the global payments ecosystem.
![Are Stablecoins Really Stable? Regulation, Risk, and Market Growth with Zeke Copic - [Season 3 | Episode #01]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18192328/Zeke_Copic_PIT_Exchange_S3_01New794a0_300x300.jpg)
Friday Jan 16, 2026
Friday Jan 16, 2026
From how stablecoin business models really make money, to why regulatory details like reserve requirements and interest rates can determine winners and losers, this episode offers rare clarity on topics often discussed but rarely unpacked in depth. Tune in now!

Thursday Dec 18, 2025
Thursday Dec 18, 2025
2025 was a big year for conversations around cash and payments innovation on the P.I.T. Exchange. In a special recap episode, we revisited the five most-streamed discussions of the year, covering topics from the future of cash and CBDCs to cross-border payments, resilience, and hybrid payment models.

Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
The final episode of the year takes you straight into Jamaica’s cash and payments landscape in the aftermath of a devastating hurricane. Our host sits down with Marcus Brodber of BRANCCH Consulting to unpack how widespread power outages, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted connectivity tested the country’s financial ecosystem under extreme pressure. Their conversation sheds light on how communities navigated access to cash and digital payments when it mattered most.

Friday Nov 28, 2025
Friday Nov 28, 2025
The payments industry is in the middle of a seismic shift and in our newest episode, our host sits down with payments expert Mike Gallaher to unpack exactly what’s driving it. Tune in now!
![[Special Release] Why Cash Still Matters in Ghana – Jay Zagorsky [Season 2 | Episode #31]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18192328/Jay_Zagorsky_PIT_Exchange_S2_316dn2b_300x300.jpg)
Monday Nov 17, 2025
Monday Nov 17, 2025
We’re celebrating the Bank of Ghana Cedi’s 60th anniversary with a special episode of P.I.T. Exchange—recorded just in time for the Cedi@60 Anniversary Currency Conference. In this insightful conversation, our host sits down with Professor Jay Zagorsky, author of The Power of Cash and a faculty member at Boston University’s School of Business, to unpack the real reasons cash continues to anchor Ghana’s financial system, even as mobile money and digital rails soar. Tune in now!

Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
In the latest episode, our host sits down with Julia Streets, founder and CEO of Streets Consulting and fintech thought leader, to explore how leadership, technology, and culture intersect in this dynamic landscape. From the rise of AI, blockchain, and CBDCs to the human side of hybrid work and multigenerational collaboration, the conversation dives deep into the forces redefining the global payments ecosystem. Tune in now!
![The Role of AI in Modernizing Cash Processing: What You Need to Know - Jamie Cockerell [Season 2 | Episode #29]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18192328/Jamie_Cockerell_PIT_Exchange_S2_2990v0k_300x300.jpg)
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
Thursday Oct 30, 2025
In the latest episode of The P.I.T. Exchange, our hosts speaks with Jamie Cockerell, Managing Director at Enterprise Cash Management (ECM), about how technology, data, and people are transforming the future of cash management. Drawing on ECM’s rich history and Jamie’s extensive experience, this episode delves into how innovation, analytics, and organizational culture can work together to enhance efficiency, security, and resilience across the cash ecosystem.





