In this episode of the London Fintech Podcast, Tony Clark sits down with Staci Warden, CEO of the Algorand Foundation, to explore the future of crypto, stablecoins, and the role of blockchain in building more inclusive, efficient financial systems.

Staci shares her journey from Wall Street and the U.S. Treasury to leading one of the most innovative blockchain foundations in the world. The conversation dives deep into how stablecoins work, what makes them trustworthy, and why Algorand’s energy-efficient, secure platform is well-positioned to power the next generation of decentralised finance.

They also explore real-world use cases for blockchain—from programmable money to disaster relief—and discuss how stablecoins could reshape traditional finance, enable financial inclusion, and unlock new forms of value transfer.

Topics covered:

• Staci Warden’s path from JP Morgan to the Algorand Foundation

• What makes stablecoins stable—and how they differ from other crypto

• Algorand’s tech: instant finality, low fees, energy efficiency

• How blockchain is helping drive transparency and accountability

• The shift from hype to utility in the crypto space

• Financial inclusion and identity in the digital era

• The rise of programmable money and automated transactions

• Integrating blockchain into traditional finance

• Educating traditional finance professionals on Web3

• Why the future may favor yield-bearing digital assets over fiat-backed stablecoins

Tune in to hear how Algorand is building the foundation for a fairer, faster financial future—and what it takes to lead responsibly in the crypto era.

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The London Fintech Podcast: https://londonfintechpodcast.com

Tony Clark: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tclark100/

Staci Warden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staci-warden-b15268b9/ & https://x.com/StaciW_DC

Algorand Foundation: https://www.algorand.foundation/

Read Write Own: Building the Next Era of the Internet: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Read-Write-Own-Building-Internet/dp/1529925623