OpenPayd Explores the Future of Embedded Finance at Money20/20 Europe

OpenPayd participated in this year's Money20/20 Europe as an exhibitor and contributor to several key discussions around the future of financial infrastructure. With a team of 11 on the ground and a consistent presence at its stand, the company used the event to share insights on regulatory change, fintech investment shifts, and stablecoin adoption.

Money20/20 Europe, held at the RAI Amsterdam from 4-6 June, brought together more than 8,000 professionals from across the banking, fintech, and regulatory sectors. The event focused on current industry themes such as embedded finance, payments innovation, tokenisation, and financial compliance. As one of the largest annual gatherings in European fintech, the conference provided a platform for product launches, investor engagement, and strategic dialogue.

Panel Sessions on Market Shifts and Digital Money
OpenPayd's CEO, Iana Dimitrova, spoke on a panel titled "The Future of Digital Money: Who Wins?", where she discussed the evolving role of stablecoins and the need for regulatory frameworks to support innovation. "Stablecoins can provide real value in modernising how money moves," Dimitrova said. "But their success is dependent on robust regulation that balances safety with progress."
She also pointed to structural inefficiencies in today's global payments ecosystem. "The limitations of legacy infrastructure like SWIFT are becoming increasingly evident. If we want a digital-first financial system, we need payment rails that are faster, programmable, and globally connected."

OpenPayd's Director of Marketing and Business Development, Michael Treacy, participated in the panel "Put Your Money Where the Growth Is", focused on growth strategies in a changing fintech landscape. "Investors and operators alike are now favouring platforms that prioritise infrastructure and compliance, building trust" Treacy said. "The market is clearly moving toward reliable, flexible tools that enable long-term growth."

Stablecoin Infrastructure Introduced on Fintech Insider
In a live episode of the 11:FS Fintech Insider News podcast recorded at the event, OpenPayd introduced its new stablecoin infrastructure product. The segment featured Lara Barbuto, Director of Compliance, who explained how the offering supports businesses that want to engage with on-chain finance while operating within regulatory guardrails.

"Our infrastructure is designed to meet regulated firms where they are," Barbuto said. "It allows them to issue and manage stablecoins, but still settle funds via fiat-bridging decentralised rails with traditional banking systems."

Barbuto emphasised that OpenPayd's approach prioritises interoperability and compliance, reflecting growing demand from financial services providers looking to diversify their payments and asset issuance strategies. "We're building capabilities that reflect how the market is evolving-not just toward digital assets, but toward seamless, compliant integration of both fiat and crypto ecosystems," she added.

Industry Context and Reflections
Commenting after the event, OpenPayd founder Dr. Ozan Özerk noted that the conference reflected a maturing embedded finance sector. "The focus this year wasn't just on disruption. It was on infrastructure, standards, and execution. That's a good sign," he said.

Özerk also acknowledged the shift in tone from speculative growth to pragmatic development. "The conversations were more grounded. People are looking for financial technology that can scale under regulatory scrutiny and commercial pressure. That's where our work is focused."

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Company Name: OpenPayd
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About OpenPayd:

OpenPayd is a leading provider of embedded finance and Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS) infrastructure, enabling businesses to move and manage money globally through a universal financial platform. With a rails-agnostic approach, OpenPayd empowers companies to embed accounts, FX, international and domestic payments, Open Banking capabilities and more - all through a single, powerful API. This seamless integration allows clients to expand internationally, enhance customer experiences, and automate financial operations end-to-end. Backed by a global network of regulatory licenses and best-in-class technology, OpenPayd is trusted by more than 800 enterprise clients and processes over €130 billion in transactions annually.

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