FTX and the Real Keys to Crypto
Glen speaks with PSCU’s crypto strategist Lou Grilli about what the FTX debacle means for credit unions, and likely paths forward. Also- ChatGPT blows minds (and creates a Crypto poem!) and Washington weighs in on digital assets.
Fintech Predictions for 2023
In our annual Prognostication Episode John Best flags an imminent Quantum Break, Anne Legg confronts shrinkflation, John Janclaes ponders employee burnout and Glen Sarvady charts FedNow’s road ahead. Also discussions of tech layoffs, the battle for deposits, SMBs’ health, and an even wilder than usual set of Bitcoin price predictions.
The Biggest Fintech Stories of 2022
John and Glen recap and update the biggest stories that impacted the credit union world and beyond during 2022: The Ethereum merge, inflation and the end of “free money,” a slowdown in VC cash, the FTX implosion, the intersection of the Ukraine, guns and payments, and more.
The Secret Superpowers of Student Credit Unions
Glen speaks with leaders of the student-led federal credit unions at both Georgetown and the University of Pennsylvania about this unique corner of the CU world. Also- keeping HOPE alive, and outrunning regulation with industry fraud rules.
At a Crypto Crossroads?
John and Glen attempt to decipher the recent chaos in the crypto world. Along the way they confront their own horrid Bitcoin and Ethereum price projections from January, debate the economics of recorded music, and John touts a mysterious and incendiary new form of fuel.
A Fintech Thanksgiving
Continuing our annual BIGCast tradition, John and Glen welcome back Anne Legg and John Janclaes for a festive holiday discussion of fintech developments they’ve been grateful for over the past year.
Plenty Ventured, Plenty Gained
Glen speaks with the founders of four of the up and coming fintechs- Credit Mountain, Datava, MessagePay and Nickels- that caught his eye at last week’s VentureTech conference.
Screen Time, Stablecoins, and Other Perils
In Part 2 of our Money 20/20 recap, Glen speaks with Javelin’s Tracy Kitten about her new Child ID Fraud report, and in a BIGCast first we interview a former member of the UK Parliament about crypto regulation. Also for good measure, thoughts from a Fed Governor and the Head of New York’s Department of Finalcial Services.
America’s Got Access; Vegas Has Crowds
Freshly back from Vegas, Glen shares interviews with the founders of three companies that made a splash at Money 20/20’s startup pitch competition: Dennis Cail of Zirtue, Gwyneth Borden of Remynt and Piero Nunez of Pana. Plus, does Jesus still love Bitcoin?
When Payday Goes Away
his firm’s efforts to simplify bill payment and make “safe to spend” budgeting more practical by remitting amounts due directly from paychecks. Also- the ninth (or tenth) life of checks, and questions over how the CFPB is “fed.”