The CXO Conversations - Breaking Barriers: Reinventing Cross-Border Payments

Synopsis:

In this episode of CXO Conversations, Pat Patel speaks with fintech entrepreneur Gabriele Sabbatini, co-founder of Hercle, about the future of cross-border payments. From his early fascination with invention to his journey through Bitcoin and crypto, Gabriele shares how he identified real inefficiencies in global trade. The discussion highlights how stablecoins are transforming payments - making them faster, cheaper, and more accessible, particularly in emerging markets like Africa and Latin America. Gabriele also explores the challenges within traditional banking systems, including liquidity and legacy infrastructure. With insights on regulation, innovation, and global adoption, this episode sheds light on how financial technology is reshaping the movement of money worldwide.

About Gabriele Sabbatini
Gabriele Sabbatini is Co-Founder and CEO of Hercle, a leading global fintech bridging traditional finance with digital assets through institutional-grade liquidity and cross-border payment infrastructure. Since founding Hercle in 2019, he has led the company to process over $20 billion in transactions for 200+ institutional clients including banks, PSPs, and brokers.