9: May Zabaneh from PayPal: How Crypto Changes Value Movement

Crypto payments are quietly reshaping how money moves, making transfers faster, cheaper, and more accessible for everyday people around the world. This episode focuses on the real value behind crypto and why payments may be the place where it matters most.

In this episode of Crypto, Explained, we sit down with May Zabaneh, Vice President of Product for Blockchain, Crypto, and Digital Currencies at PayPal, to unpack how crypto is moving beyond trading and into real world payments. We break down why cross border transfers are still inefficient, how stablecoins create economic stability, how people are using crypto for shopping and gifting, and what recent data reveals about growing adoption.

We also explore how trusted platforms, familiar apps, and a focus on real world utility over technical complexity are helping crypto feel simpler, safer, and more usable in everyday life.

May Zabaneh leads PayPal's blockchain, crypto, and digital currency initiatives, working at the intersection of traditional finance and emerging technology to improve how money moves globally for consumers and merchants.

What's Discussed:

• (01:10) How Global Payments Still Break Today

• (04:02) Why Crypto Solves Speed and Cost Problems

• (07:18) Growing Up With Currency Instability

• (11:45) Sending Money Instantly Across Borders

• (16:30) Why Value Matters More Than Technology

• (22:05) Stablecoins and Economic Stability

• (28:40) Crypto Gifting and Everyday Use

• (34:15) How Merchants Benefit From Crypto Payments

• (41:50) What Mainstream Adoption Really Looks Like

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Disclaimer: This content is for educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or tax advice.