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The MoneyPot Live: In Conversation With Keith Grose, Regional Managing Director, UK & Europe, Coinbase

The MoneyPot··2 September 2026·24 min

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Join us for an insightful conversation with Keith Grose, Regional Managing Director, UK & Europe at Coinbase (promoted from Senior Country Director UK in July 2026), recorded live at Money20/20 Europe in Amsterdam. In this episode of The MoneyPot, Keith sits down with host Dhanum Nursigadoo to explore the rapidly evolving landscape where traditional finance and decentralized finance converge.Keith shares his perspective on how regulation is becoming the bridge that connects TradFi and DeFi, discussing the transformative impact of frameworks like the UK's upcoming crypto regulations, MiCA in Europe, and the Genius Act. He reveals why the next two years will be among the most exciting in crypto history, as stablecoins gain mainstream adoption and blockchain infrastructure becomes embedded in everyday financial services.The conversation delves into the future of money movement, exploring how stablecoins are revolutionizing cross-border payments, why agentic AI and programmable money are unlocking new possibilities for microtransactions, and how tokenization of real-world assets will democratize access to global markets. Keith also discusses Coinbase's strategy of offering both crypto-native and traditional financial services, from FSCS-protected savings accounts to crypto lending, all within a single platform.Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a traditional finance professional, or simply curious about the future of money, this episode offers valuable insights into how blockchain technology is reshaping financial services—often in ways users won't even notice.Key Topics Covered:The closing gap between traditional finance and DeFi through regulationStablecoins as the infrastructure for cross-border payments and agentic commerceHow AI agents are driving demand for programmable money and microtransactionsThe convergence of embedded finance across crypto and traditional platformsTokenization of real-world assets and its impact on market accessibilityBuilding trust through regulatory compliance and customer experienceFollow Money20/20: YouTube: @Money2020Tv LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/money2020/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/money20_20 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Money2020 X: https://www.twitter.com/Money2020 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@money20_20