On this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, in partnership with Visa, host David M. Brear is joined by an expert panel to explore the future of payments through two lenses: the real-world challenges merchants and payment providers face today, and the innovations shaping how we’ll pay in 2030.
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Why the post-2020 payments world demands more t ... Show More
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1004. Insights: The stablecoin stack: building real-world payment rails
About this episode: Stablecoins Yep, we’re talking about those again - but this time, the story’s changed. The market has jumped to $270B, transaction volumes are rivalling SWIFT, and - finally - stablecoins are making real money. In this episode of Fintech Insider Insights, in p ... Show More
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1003. News: SWIFT embraces blockchain, JP Morgan ditches Nutmeg and what do digital IDs mean for fintech?
About this episode: Host Benjamin Ensor, Director of Research and Strategy, is joined by a fantastic panel of guests as we dive into some of the biggest stories from the worlds of fintech, banking, and wider financial services this week. Stories covered on the podcast this week i ... Show More
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1002. Insights: The digital transformation race: big banks vs neobanks.
About this episode:In this episode, in partnership with Enfuce, host Benjamin Ensor dives into the real state of banking transformation in today’s digital-first world. It’s no longer just legacy banks versus neobanks; it’s about who can truly meet rising customer expectations, ma ... Show More
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LIVE from Rare Evo: How Citi is Bridging The Gap Between Web2 and Web3
Ryan Rugg, Global Head of Digital Assets for Citibank’s Treasury and Trade Solutions (TTS), discusses their approach to integrating Web 2.0 and 3.0. She shares insights on Citi Token Service, a new solution designed to provide 24/7 liquidity and borderless transactions, and expla ... Show More
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Modernizing B2B Payments With Virtual Cards – Andrew Jamison
Episode Topic: Andrew Jamison, CEO of Extend, joins PayPod to explore the revolution of B2B payments through virtual cards. From legacy system hurdles to modern API solutions, Andrew discusses how businesses can embed smarter, safer, and more efficient payments without a full tec ... Show More
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Inside the GLP-1 Gold Rush: Eli Lilly CEO on New Breakthroughs, Addiction & Mental Health, Pricing
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What's Behind the Boom in Buy Now Pay Later
Buy Now Pay Later is everywhere nowadays. Companies like Affirm, Afterpay, and Klarna have brought installment payments into everyday life, while big banks and tech firms also now racing into the space. With the market growing so rapidly, there are obvious concerns over whether B ... Show More
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Bitcoin’s Lightning Network is evolving into a global payments system, with over 21,000 active nodes enabling fast, low-cost transactions. Tether’s integration of USDT via the Taproot Asset Protocol could disrupt traditional finance, lowering transaction costs and increasing effi ... Show More
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Jan 2025
What's Next for Payments in 2025?
In our latest episode of the Visa Spotlights podcast, Andrew Torre, Regional President for Central and Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa, delves into the pivotal trends poised to redefine digital payments in 2025.
In 2024, the region surpassed over 370 million Visa crede ... Show More
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Agentic AI and the Future of Compliance: Revolutionizing Decision-Making and Risk Management in FinTech
In this episode of the Data Science Salon Podcast, we sit down with Kalpan Dharamshi, VP at JP Morgan Chase, and a leader in Machine Learning and Cloud Architecture. Kalpan shares his journey from cloud architecture to AI-driven compliance solutions and how his work is transformi ... Show More
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How Digital Banking Helps Investors Manage Money Efficiently Tomas Navickas
Episode Topic In this episode, we dive into the world of fintech innovation with Tomas Navickas, the CTO and co-founder of myTU. He shares insights on how myTU is transforming digital banking and enhancing financial accessibility. As a leader in the industry, Tomas discusses the ... Show More
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Feb 2025
Can Trump, Bessent, & DOGE Drive Long Bond Yields Lower? | Weekly Roundup
This week, we discuss the possibility of the market discounting Trump, Bessent, & DOGE success, the market implications of the Treasury QRA, and whether the manufacturing uptick is tariff front-running or the beginning of a new boom. We also delve into the state of the crypto mar ... Show More
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