In this episode of The Signal, Hugo Finkelstein, Co-Founder of Rise, joins us to share insights into the evolving world of crypto payroll. Learn how Rise is helping businesses globally manage payroll for remote teams, bridging the gap between traditional payment systems and the modern need for flexible, onchain solutions. Hugo dives into the compliance challenges, the adoption of stablecoins in emerging markets, and the future of payroll innovations. Don't miss this deep dive into the intersection of Web2 and Web3 payroll solutions and the exciting developments ahead! We hope you enjoy the episode! Rise: https://www.riseworks.io/ Hugo: https://x.com/hugfink Timestamps 00:00 Introduction to Web2 and Crypto Payroll Challenges 00:37 Welcome to The Signal: Global Crypto Ecosystem Insights 01:55 Guest Introduction: Hugo Finkelstein's Journey into Crypto 08:10 The Rise of Crypto Payroll Solutions 11:22 Challenges and Solutions in Global Payroll 14:23 Future of Payroll: Stablecoins and Streaming Payments 20:18 Emerging Markets and the Impact of Crypto Payroll 27:38 User Experience and Onboarding with Rise 32:35 Future Plans and Market Expansion 36:19 Conclusion and Final Thoughts --- Subscribe to The DeFi Report Newsletter: ⁠ https://thedefireport.io/subscribe⁠ Download a copy of The Ethereum Investment Framework: https://thedefireport.io/ethereum-inv... Subscribe on YouTube: ⁠https://bit.ly/3SeyyA8⁠ Subscribe on Spotify:  ⁠https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh... Subscribe on Apple Podcasts:  ⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Follow Michael: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-austin-nadeau/ Follow Oskari: https://www.linkedin.com/in/oskaritempakka/ ---- The views expressed by the co-hosts or any guests are their personal views and should not be relied upon as financial, technical, tax, legal, or any other type of advice.  The creators of this content, or members, affiliates, or stakeholders of The DeFi Report, may be participating in or have invested in the protocols or tokens mentioned herein. The foregoing statement acts as a disclosure of potential conflicts of interest and is not a recommendation to purchase or invest in any token or participate in any protocol.  Listeners are strongly urged to exercise caution and have regard to their own personal needs and circumstances before making any decision to buy or sell any token or participate in any protocol.