Durbin by Any Other Name…
that can be gleaned from “Durbin 1.0”’s impact on debit, the potential impact on credit interchange, and possible workarounds. Also, John declares body parts in his checked baggage.
Drones, Disruption and Double Vision
Glen talks with Money 20/20 President Tracey Davies about what to expect at the upcoming flagship event, and why this batch of ideas won’t be staying in Vegas. Also, the Credit Card Competition Act gathers momentum.
Startups – This Time with Questions
Glen talks with Jenny Jackson and Nick Evens, the co-founders of VentureTech, about the rapid growth of their interactive fintech showcase and plans to highlight more than 25 growth-stage companies this November. Also- a crypto take-down, fall conference pre-gaming, and various fintech rumblings in our nation’s Capitol.
The New Guard Takes Center Stage
Glen interviews four of his favorite companies- all first-time presenters- at last week’s Finovate Fall event: Best of Show winner Debbie, crypto solutions provider Bakkt, trading platform Energy Shares and business identity platform Middesk.
Digital Loyalty, Portable Wallets
Glen speaks with BitMint CTO Gideon Samid about his firm’s unique approach to digital loyalty programs, and with GoCart’s Head of Growth Nick Hughes about reducing shopping cart abandonment. Also- new data on credit unions and crypto, and credit card gun merchant codes set the stage for a new battle royale.
Exodus from the Debt Trap
Glen meets with Exodus Lending’s Executive Director Anne Leland Clark to discuss its grassroots efforts to extricate consumers from debt traps and plans to launch “the antipayday loan.” Also- faster payments coming faster, and the crypto caravan keeps growing.
The ACH – An Underutilized Asset?
Shamir Karkal, co-founder of trailblazing neobank Simple, discusses his current venture Sila and its mission to simplify payments for the entire ecosystem. Plus-FedNow lurches toward the starting gate, and Glen looks forward to a busy September.
A Shift in the Venture Capital Winds
Glen speaks with Finovate’s VP of Marketing Greg Palmer about how 2022’s economic climate may be fueling a new wave of young fintechs. Also, a recent acquisition has Glen asking about CUSOs, and a brief tribute to a true card pioneer.
More Deposits, More Returns?
John and Glen take a cue from a “money anthropologist” and Dax Shepard, thinking through generational wealth and the future of savings.
A Lone Star Lighting the Crypto Path
Glen speaks with CEOs Becky Reed of Lone Star Credit Union and John Wingate of BankSocial about a new solution enabling small CUs to rapidly deliver crypto to members. Also a first look at Durbin 2.0.