Exploring the rise of digital wallets and super-apps What the FinTech? S7 Ep5

In this episode of the What the FinTech? podcast, host and FinTech Futures editor Paul Hindle is joined by Irina Chuchkina, Chief Growth Officer for Wallet in Telegram, to explore how digital wallets and super-apps are transforming the way people interact with money, commerce, and technology in their everyday lives. The conversation covers how Wallet in Telegram is revolutionising financial interactions by enabling digital wallet functionality and peer-to-peer transactions directly within the Telegram messaging app. Paul and Irina discuss how this innovation is driving financial inclusion in emerging markets, the key use cases of financial services within the Telegram economy, how Telegram’s open platform model compares to more vertically integrated super-app ecosystems, and the broader trends shaping the adoption of digital wallets worldwide. And finally, we find out what fintech buzzword Irina wants to throw into our Fintech Jail! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT FINTECH FUTURES FinTech Futures is a leading global platform for fintech news, analysis, and insights. With a mission to empower the financial technology community, we bring you the latest updates and thought leadership from across the industry. From startups to established players, we cover the entire fintech ecosystem. Stay Connected with FinTech Futures: Visit our website:

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This episode is 00:28:24 long.

This episode was published on Mar 31, 2026.

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