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
![CBPC Roadshow: Bridging the Gap: Connecting Payments Research with Central Bank Policy - Ezechiel Copic & Elif Akoğuz [Episode #1]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18192328/CBPC_Roadshow_PIT_Exchange_1_1_a0vq2_300x300.jpg)
Jun 4, 2026
Jun 4, 2026
41 min
Get ready for a front-row seat at the intersection of academia, policy, and industry as we take you on the special segment of the P.I.T. Exchange, Central Bank Payments Conference (CBPC) Roadshow. In this special episode, host Jordan Taylor is joined by Ezechiel Copic of the Visa Economic Empowerment Institute and Elif Akoğuz, Phd candidate from KU Leuven, who unpack the rapidly evolving world of payments and open banking.

May 28, 2026
May 28, 2026
37 min
In the latest episode, Freddie Leadsom, Group CTO of Klearium Group explores the escalating issue of de-risking in global banking. As regulatory scrutiny intensifies, Western banks are increasingly withdrawing from higher-risk markets, leaving developing economies with limited access to international payment networks.

May 24, 2026
May 24, 2026
24 min
Live from the Banknote Conference 2026 in Washington, D.C., our host sat down with Rosbert Humphrey, Director of Currency Management at the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank (ECCB). The conversation offered a rare glimpse into the unique challenges and creative solutions involved in managing both cash and digital payments across eight island nations.

May 6, 2026
May 6, 2026
27 min
In part 2 of Five Key Themes Driving Payments Innovation in 2026, our host continues the conversation with Alan Koenigsberg, founder and CEO of Koenigsberg Insights, to take a closer look at how these themes are playing out in practice.
![Inside Mojaloop: Rethinking How Instant Payment Systems Are Built - Julie Guetta [Season 3 | Episode #08]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18192328/Julie_Guetta_PIT_Exchange_S3_08al8j0_300x300.jpg)
Apr 23, 2026
Apr 23, 2026
45 min
n the latest episode, our host sits down with Julie Guetta from Mojaloop Foundation, a leading voice in open source instant payment systems (IPS). Julie shares her global expertise, from London’s regulatory corridors to Asia’s fintech frontlines, and offers a rare insider’s perspective on how open source platforms are reshaping the payments landscape.
![Governed Architecture: The Future of Offline, Payments, and Everything Digital – Joachim Samuelsson [Season 3 | Episode #07]](https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/ep-logo/pbblog18192328/Joachim_PIT_Exchange_S3_077h70w_300x300.jpg)
Apr 9, 2026
Apr 9, 2026
38 min
In the latest episode of P.I.T. Exchange, host Shaun Ferrari welcomes Crunchfish CEO, Joachim Samuelsson to discuss resilient digital payments and explore why current offline models often fail and how connectivity issues like the AWS Dubai attack impact society.

Mar 27, 2026
Mar 27, 2026
27 min
In the latest episode of P.I.T. Exchange, host Jordan Taylor sits down with Alan Koenigsberg, founder and CEO of Koenigsberg Insights, to unpack what’s really changing in the payments space right now.

Mar 12, 2026
Mar 12, 2026
47 min
In the latest episode of the P.I.T. Exchange, our host sits down with Dr. Robert Ochola, CEO of AfricaNenda Foundation, to explore the evolving landscape of payments innovation and financial inclusion across Africa. Dr. Ochola shares firsthand lessons from AfricaNenda’s journey, revealing the persistent barriers to digital payments adoption and the creative strategies needed to bring over 400 million financially excluded Africans into the digital economy.
![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)
Feb 26, 2026
Feb 26, 2026
52 min
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)
Feb 12, 2026
Feb 12, 2026
24 min
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!





