Voices from the crypto circuit

Here are some of the more memorable takeaways from four recent discussions we attended.

The UK’s stablecoin opportunity

Who: Rani Nagpal - SVP, Marketing
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Where: State of UK Crypto Policy - London, UK
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Rani Nagpal outlined the UK’s pivotal opportunity to become a global hub for stablecoin innovation. By building a “best of both worlds” framework that pairs regulatory clarity with room for innovation, the UK can establish itself as the premier jurisdiction for cutting-edge financial technologies—crafting policy that maximizes utility without unnecessary restriction, while still protecting consumers.

• Stablecoins offer a clear roadmap. Transparent classification frameworks tied to real-world applications have proven effective in attracting innovation, giving the UK a ready-made blueprint to follow.
• The moment calls for collaborative regulation. A regulator that partners with industry to design pragmatic, forward-thinking rules will unlock growth while ensuring oversight keeps pace with innovation.
• The path to global leadership. With the right balance of clarity, flexibility, and interoperability, the UK can become the jurisdiction of choice for next-generation financial products and stablecoin projects.

Payments without borders

Who: Rod Ebrahimi - SVP, Corporate Development
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Where: EthCC - Cannes, France
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Mesh is expanding into new international corridors. As our global presence grows, Ebrahimi has surfaced a few standout trends:

• Restricted businesses are emerging as a surprising use case for stablecoins, since traditional banks have effectively locked these players out.
• The main role stablecoins play on the global stage is to “fill the gaps left by TradFi”, offering access, speed, and settlement finality where legacy rails can't.
• The Asia–Pacific (APAC) region is a major growth driver for Mesh, with increasing demand for crypto-native payment infrastructure and cross-border capabilities.

Stablecoins have officially arrived

Who: Gabriele Galli - SVP, Sales, Partnerships, and Business Development
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Where: ETH Milan - Milan, Italy
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Stablecoins are no longer theory—they're already powering global payments. According to Galli, digital dollars are fast becoming crypto’s first real mainstream use case:

• In markets facing currency instability, stablecoins are the go-to tool for value preservation.
• For many, this is the first time crypto feels useful. Stablecoins are being used to send remittances, pay freelancers, and hedge against inflation.
• Stablecoins aren’t just a trend. With issuers like PayPal and use cases across borders, they represent an evolution of money itself.

We need to solve real merchant needs

Who: Naveen Molloy - Chief of Staff
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Where: Stablecoins: Unlocking the Future of Digital Finance - San Francisco, CA
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As crypto payments move closer to mainstream adoption, merchants are discovering both the opportunities and obstacles of accepting digital assets. According to Molloy, understanding these is key to unlocking stablecoins’ full potential for commerce:

• Fast settlement, low fees, no volatility–that’s exactly what merchants want, and that’s exactly what stablecoins deliver.
• A key blocker has been asset mismatch: users want to pay in crypto like BTC while merchants want to receive stablecoins like USDC.
• Mesh technology solves this in real-time: SmartFunding automatically converts crypto payments into stablecoins at checkout.

Find us IRL!

From Milan to San Francisco, the Mesh team is out there listening, learning, and sharing what we know. We show up to these events because the conversations happening on and off stage are shaping the future of digital finance, and we want to be part of it.
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If you're heading to an upcoming industry event, there's a good chance we’ll be there too. Come say hi! We’d love to connect.

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