MPE talks with Daniel Kornitzer & Alain Delcourt & Hagay Elyakim

In this episode, we unpack one of the hottest topics in global fintech today: payment optimisation for merchants expanding into emerging markets.

Your host, 𝗗𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗲𝗹 𝗞𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘇𝗲𝗿, Head of global partnerships at EBANX, is joined by two industry leaders:
• 𝗔𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗰𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘁, Fintech & Digital Commerce in Latam at Xsolla, with 10+ years of payments expertise in Latin America
• 𝗛𝗮𝗴𝗮𝗶 𝗘𝗹𝘆𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗺, Founder and MD of BlockchainLab Ltd., specialising in payment optimisation and blockchain-based payment rails

Together, they dive deep into:
🔥 The explosive growth of digital consumers in emerging markets
🔥 Local vs global card acquiring — where conversion is won or lost
🔥 How instant payment rails like 𝗣𝗶𝘅, 𝗨𝗣𝗜 & 𝗕𝗿𝗲-𝗕 are reshaping commerce
🔥 Smart & AI-based routing strategies that boost approval rates 10–30%
🔥 Payment orchestration vs in-house routing — myths, risks & opportunities
🔥 Stablecoins as the first truly global payment method
🔥 Why crypto-based settlement may replace traditional rails sooner than expected

Whether you're a fintech leader, merchant, PSP, or investor, this episode is loaded with tactical insights, data points, and practical frameworks to accelerate your global payments strategy.

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