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From Skadden, Fintech Focus is a podcast exploring the latest global legal and regulatory issues in the fintech space, from dealmaking and finance trends, to advancements in AI and digital currencies, to the implications of regulatory and enforcement priorities. Whether you’re an investor, CEO or in-house counsel, we’ll help you get up to speed quickly on developments impacting the fintech industry. If you’re enjoying Fintech Focus, be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss any future episodes. Additional information about Skadden can be found at Skadden.com. Disclaimer Fintech Focus is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

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Episode thumbnail for Stablecoins Regulatory Developments and Industry Perspectives

February 12, 2026

Stablecoins Regulatory Developments and Industry Perspectives

<p>The U.K. has been “slow to the races” on stablecoins, “but that has its advantages,” observes Perry Scott, senior policy and government affairs manager at digital asset platform <u><a href="https://kraken.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kraken</a></u> and chair of the <u><a href="https://www.ukcbc.co/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">UK Cryptoasset Business Council</a></u>. “It's allowed us to take a look at the market as it's evolved.” Perry joins “Fintech Focus” host <u><a href="https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kamyar-joseph-a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joe Kamyar</a></u> to explore the evolving stablecoins market, including the transition from FCA regulation to the Bank of England.</p><h2>💡 Meet Your Host 💡</h2><p><strong>Name:</strong> <u><a href="https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kamyar-joseph-a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joe Kamyar</a></u></p><p><strong>Title:</strong> European Counsel, Corporate at <u><a href="https://www.skadden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skadden</a></u></p><p><strong>Specialty</strong>: “Fintech Focus” host and European counsel Joe Kamyar advises on a wide variety of corporate transactions, including cross-border private mergers and acquisitions, fundraisings, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations and general corporate matters, with a particular focus on the financial services, technology and media sectors.</p><p><strong>Connect:</strong> <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-kamyar-a3a5ab67/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></u> | <u><a href="mailto:joseph.kamyar@skadden.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email</a></u></p><h2>💡 Featured Guest 💡</h2><p><strong>Name:</strong> Perry Scott</p><p><strong>What he does:</strong> <strong>Perry Scott </strong>is senior policy and government affairs manager at Kraken and chair of the UK Cryptoasset Business Council (UKCBC).</p><p><strong>Organization:</strong> <u><a href="https://kraken.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Kraken</a></u></p><p><strong>Words of wisdom</strong>: “I think the U.K. does have a recognition we need to be at the table with the stablecoins, and we need to have a regime that's competitive, that ensures the continued prominence of GBP on the world stage. And it's just about getting those details right now.”</p><p><strong>Connect:</strong> <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/perry-scott-782ba484/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></u></p><h2>Connect with Skadden</h2><p>☑️ Follow us on <u><a href="https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a></u> and <u><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></u>.</p><p>☑️ Subscribe to Fintech Focus on <u><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fintech-focus/id1734242120" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a></u> | <u><a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0fbsE4xkbF4AZURPQrTU5Q?si=8c5cbc8542594ea9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a></u> | <u><a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/226bef96-65a4-42c7-992e-cc3be466c441/fintech-focus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon Music</a></u></p><p>Fintech Focus is a podcast by <u><a href="https://www.skadden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &amp; Flom LLP, and Affiliates</a></u>. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Navigating Growth and Regulation: Lessons From Fintech Leadership

December 16, 2025

Navigating Growth and Regulation: Lessons From Fintech Leadership

<p>“Cash, compliance and customers.” Welcome to the three risks that keep Pippa Hammond up at night. Pippa, general counsel and COO of a U.K. fintech unicorn, explains how this “powerful trio” is often connected and “so hard to win and so easy to lose.” Tune in to this conversation with host <a href="https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kamyar-joseph-a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Kamyar</a> for insights into high-growth fintechs, examining how to balance compliance with innovation and why the "move fast and break things" mentality needs refinement in regulated sectors.</p><h2>💡 Meet Your Host 💡</h2><p><strong>Name:</strong> <a href="https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kamyar-joseph-a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Kamyar</a></p><p><strong>Title:</strong> European Counsel, Corporate at <a href="https://www.skadden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skadden</a></p><p><strong>Specialty:</strong> “Fintech Focus” host and European counsel <strong>Joseph Kamyar</strong> advises on a wide variety of corporate transactions, including cross-border private mergers and acquisitions, fundraisings, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations and general corporate matters, with a particular focus on the financial services, technology and media sectors.</p><p><strong>Connect:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-kamyar-a3a5ab67/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="mailto:joseph.kamyar@skadden.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email</a></p><h2>💡 Featured Guest 💡</h2><p><strong>Name:</strong> Pippa Hammond</p><p><strong>What she does: Pippa </strong>started her career as an incentives lawyer and has since worked at a series of fintechs, both as general counsel and COO.&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Organization:</strong> <a href="https://www.paddle.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paddle</a></p><p><strong>Words of wisdom</strong>: "The most successful teams I've worked with are the ones where people trust each other, they're comfortable to question, they bring different perspectives, different expertise. It's a huge opportunity to collaborate. And I personally believe I've got to where I am today by being happy to say, 'I don't know. Tell me.'"</p><p><strong>Connect:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pippa-hammond?lipi=urn%3Ali%3Apage%3Ad_flagship3_profile_view_base_contact_details%3BROjbp1obTQqsyc2xQ97obQ%3D%3D" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><h2>Connect with Skadden</h2><p>☑️ Follow us on <a href="https://twitter.com/SkaddenArps?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">X</a> and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/skadden-arps-slate-meagher-flom-llp-affiliates/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p><p>☑️ Subscribe to Fintech Focus on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fintech-focus/id1734242120" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Apple Podcasts</a> | <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/0fbsE4xkbF4AZURPQrTU5Q?si=8c5cbc8542594ea9" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Spotify</a> | <a href="https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/226bef96-65a4-42c7-992e-cc3be466c441/fintech-focus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Amazon Music</a></p><p>Fintech Focus is a podcast by <a href="https://www.skadden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher &amp; Flom LLP, and Affiliates</a>. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.</p>

Episode thumbnail for Responding to a Cyber Attack – Key Considerations for GCs and CISOs

April 3, 2025

Responding to a Cyber Attack – Key Considerations for GCs and CISOs

<p>With many fintechs taking the approach that it’s not if they will suffer a cyber attack but when, <a href="https://www.skadden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skadden</a> counsel <a href="https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kerrshaw-nicola" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nicola Kerr-Shaw</a> joins the latest “Fintech Focus episode to discuss how proper preparation can help significantly reduce regulatory scrutiny and sanctions, reputational impact and risk of resultant litigation. A member of the firm’s global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice, Nicola covers notification messaging, regulatory expectations and ransom payment considerations in this discussion with host <a href="https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kamyar-joseph-a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Kamyar</a>. “Preparation is key, and even more so for fintechs, given the regulatory environment and personal liability under the SMCR,” she observes.</p><h2>🗝️ Key Points 🗝️&nbsp;</h2><p>Top takeaways from this episode&nbsp;</p><ul><li><strong>“Big Bang Effect”</strong>: Sometimes, a cyber attack is announced in a dramatic “big bang” – screens going dark, an image alerting you to the attack. Other times, it can be subtle, with certain systems suddenly unavailable for no apparent reason.</li><li><strong>Notifying Stakeholders</strong>: Nicola encourages fintechs to have a well-coordinated and well-considered communication strategy that guides response and addresses regulatory requirements.</li><li><strong>Communicating With Staff</strong>: Leaders should be prepared to give staff messaging that includes the basics of the event and reminds them not to post to social media.&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Do You Pay?</strong> Different laws apply to different jurisdictions, so a company that finds itself a victim of a ransom attack needs to carefully navigate the legal landscape.</li></ul><br/><h2>💡 Meet Your Host 💡</h2><p><strong>Name:</strong> <a href="https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kamyar-joseph-a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Joseph Kamyar</a></p><p><strong>Title:</strong> European Counsel, Corporate at <a href="https://www.skadden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skadden</a></p><p><strong>Specialty:</strong> “Fintech Focus” host and European counsel <strong>Joseph Kamyar</strong> advises on a wide variety of corporate transactions, including cross-border private mergers and acquisitions, fundraisings, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations and general corporate matters, with a particular focus on the financial services, technology and media sectors.</p><p><strong>Connect:</strong> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/joseph-kamyar-a3a5ab67/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a> | <a href="mailto:joseph.kamyar@skadden.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Email</a></p><h2>💡 Featured Guest 💡</h2><p><strong>Name:</strong> <a href="https://www.skadden.com/professionals/k/kerrshaw-nicola" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Nicola Kerr-Shaw</a></p><p><strong>What she does:</strong> Counsel <strong>Nicola Kerr-Shaw</strong>, a key member of Skadden’s global Cybersecurity and Data Privacy Practice and an authority on AI-related issues, represents financial institutions, technology companies and other businesses in matters pertaining to AI, cybersecurity, data and privacy, and emerging technologies. She works with companies to creatively and effectively help them achieve their commercial goals.</p><p><strong>Organization:</strong> <a href="https://www.skadden.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Skadden</a></p><p><strong>Words of wisdom: “</strong>A point to remember for the fintech world is that notification is around enabling individuals to protect themselves. So, [when] things like identity documents, payment mechanisms have been impacted, swift notifications might be key. That being said, though, there is

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What is Fintech Focus?

From Skadden, Fintech Focus is a podcast exploring the latest global legal and regulatory issues in the fintech space, from dealmaking and finance trends, to advancements in AI and digital currencies, to the implications of regulatory and enforcement priorities. Whether you’re an investor, CEO or in-house counsel, we’ll help you get up to speed quickly on developments impacting the fintech industry.

If you’re enjoying Fintech Focus, be sure to subscribe in your favorite podcast app so you don’t miss any future episodes. Additional information about Skadden can be found at Skadden.com.

Disclaimer Fintech Focus is a podcast by Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP, and Affiliates. This podcast is provided for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended and should not be construed as legal advice. This podcast is considered advertising under applicable state laws.

How often does this podcast release new episodes?

This podcast updates bi-weekly.

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This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.

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