Money20/20 Middle East 2026: OpenWay's Hans Van Buylaere on Digital Payment Expansion
What's happening
At Money20/20 Middle East 2026, OpenWay executive Hans Van Buylaere spoke about digital payment expansion. The wider Money20/20 events this year emphasized cross-border payments, open banking, trust in new rails and who bears risk as money moves itself, with organisers and attendees from banks, big tech and regulators participating. Coverage from Money20/20 USA highlighted that conversations shifted from asking who holds the risk to building answers into standards and code.
Why it's trending
Because Money20/20 conferences across regions are spotlighting payment rails, risk and standards as the industry pushes digital expansion now.
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Everyone wants faster rails, but Hans Van Buylaere just reminded me at Money20/20 Middle East that speed without standards hands the risk bill to someone else, and that someone will not be the tech vendors pushing features.
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Original sources7
- Money20/20 Middle East 2026: OpenWay's Hans Van Buylaere on Digital Payment ExpansionFF NewsOct 22
- Money20/20 USA 2026 wraps with cross-border payments and open banking in focusFinTech FuturesOct 22
- Money 20/20 WhatsApp Chat
Hi everyone! How come there is no group chat for Money 20/20 USA conference in Vegas! I'm making one here: I would like to meet some people from Visa, Apple Pay, Apple Wallet, Mastercard, Google Pay/Wallet! Look forward connecting with you, if you are doing! Let's connect and let's make the most out of it !
r/fintechOct 17
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