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

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.

Jun 4, 2026

41 min

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 28, 2026

37 min

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 24, 2026

24 min

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.

May 6, 2026

27 min

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.

Apr 23, 2026

45 min

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.

Apr 9, 2026

38 min

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 27, 2026

27 min

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.

Mar 12, 2026

47 min

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!

Feb 26, 2026

52 min

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!

Feb 12, 2026

24 min

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