{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Stablecoin Payroll Replaces Banks for Crypto Startups \u2013 Megan Knab","description":"Episode Topic: Megan Knab, CEO of Franklin Payroll, joins PayPod to talk about the evolution of payroll and payments in a crypto-native world. From overcoming debanking to leveraging programmable payroll, Megan outlines a clear vision for a decentralized financial infrastructure powered by stablecoins and blockchain. Lessons You\u2019ll Learn:   How debanking affects legitimate crypto businesses    Why stablecoins are key to operational efficiency    The role of programmable payroll in a global workforce    How AI can simplify and automate U.S. tax logic    Why fintech\u2019s future may not include traditional banks    About Our Guest: Megan Knab is the CEO and founder of Franklin Payroll, a self-custodial payroll platform helping companies process payroll in both fiat and crypto. A former Wall Street accountant and CFO at a crypto startup, Megan saw firsthand the inefficiencies in handling multi-currency payroll. This inspired her to build Franklin, a company now processing millions each month and reshaping payroll through blockchain, stablecoins, and smart automation. Topics Covered:   Debanking and crypto company challenges    Stablecoins as modern financial rails    Self-custodial, programmable payroll    AI and tax code automation    &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"PayPod: The Payments and Fintech Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.soarpay.com\/podcast\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/36974685\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/36974685"}