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An Alternative Voice, an Assertive Approach
John and Glen speak with Defense Credit Union Council CEO Tony Hernandez about his organization’s rapidly increasing visibility and how the armed forces’ impact on the credit union movement extends well beyond the expected nameplates. Also- the shutdown creates new complexities for earned wage access, Bitcoin breaks the $125K barrier, and plenty of bingo card calls.
Links related to this episode:
- The Defense Credit Union Council (including government shutdown resources): https://www.dcuc.org/
- The CU Daily’s recent interview with DCUC CEO Tony Hernandez: https://thecudaily.com/the-defense-cu-council-goes-on-the-offense-echoes-a-page-from-cu-history/
- Create your own 2025 BIGGo card: https://bingobaker.com/#67a12342928998c6
- Our recent interview with earned wage access provider Veep Software (among other startups): https://www.big-fintech.com/the-great-wealth-transfer-great-inheritance-drain/
- Our April blog about the Executive Order “eliminating” government paper checks: https://www.big-fintech.com/executive-order-to-eliminate-checks-isnt-worth-the-paper-its-printed-on/
- BCG’s 2025 Global Payments Report: https://www.bcg.com/publications/2025/global-payments-transformation-amid-instability
- McKinsey’s 2025 Global Payments Report: https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/financial-services/our-insights/global-payments-report
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