CU Town Hall Episode 144: Movemint w/ Brian Bodell
This month’s session featured remarks from longtime industry thought leader Brian Bodell- including an update on the evolution of digital marketing/embedded finance platform Digital Storefront into Movemint, where he is now CEO.
Also, John gives us a little sneak peak of the newly unveiled “unconference” — CU Unplugged — Hosted by Defense Credit Union Council (DCUC) + Best Innovation Group at Visa’s Market Support Center in San Francisco on March 30th-April 2nd, 2026, including an Exclusive Discount Code only for CU Town Hall attendees and viewers. Make sure to watch the recording to grab your discount code! Register soon, the discount code is only valid through February 28th- https://www.cu-unplugged.com/
Aurachain and Best Innovation Group Launch Fraud.Watch for Shared Fraud Defense
TAMPA, Fla., Feb. 10, 2026 — As fraud grows more coordinated and technologically sophisticated, credit unions and community banks face an urgent challenge: defending against networked threats with isolated tools.
CU Town Hall Episode 143: 2026 Credit Union Predictions
It was our first episode of the year, and the BIGCast Gang got together once more for a CU Town Hall encore edition of their 2026 Credit Union Predictions conversation! In this interactive session, we explored what the year ahead might hold, unpacking uncertainty, opportunity, and the latest breaking news that’s surfaced since the original predictions podcast episode was recorded.
2026: Do Markets Still Hate Uncertainty?
The BIGCast Gang ventures into the highly turbulent waters of 2026 fintech and credit union predictions- assessing the bright and dark sides of AI, vibe coding, the outlook for mergers, interest rates and of course, Bitcoin. Glen throws in a Rob Reiner/Stephen King reference for good measure.
Join John Best at the next CU Town Hall Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 at 3 PM ET
Recorded live for the first time ever at ACU’s Strategic Growth Conference, this CU Town Hall took on a lively “Pardon the Interruption” format as John Best, Joe Keller (Visions), Karen Bejarano (TruWest), and Glen Sarvady (154 Advisors) tackled today’s most pressing industry issues. From the CFPB, open banking, stablecoins, AI & quantum, branch strategy, next-gen members/wealth transfer, fraud, and fintech partnerships—this fast-paced session delivered candid insights, audience interaction, and plenty of laughs.
Turning the Page… or Marking a Checkpoint?
The BIGCast Gang convenes for its annual roundup of the biggest stories impacting credit unions and fintechs (zero points awarded for guessing #1 on the list). Some Q1 headlines seem like ancient history, while others are gifts that just keep on giving. Bitcoin delivered its usual wild ride- but in 2025 it had plenty of company.
CU Town Hall Episode 142: 2025 Credit Union Wrapped
It’s our final episode of the year, and we closed it out with a special wrap-up of our 2025 Predictions BIGgo game! We revisited all the moments that had us wondering who would be the first to shout “BIG-GO!” and snag a free admission to any America’s Credit Union Council event in 2026.
Grab your cards and jump in to this recording as we dive into the biggest stories and hottest trends that shaped the fintech and credit union industry in 2025. We celebrated the predictions we nailed, laughed about the ones we whiffed, and ran through every last bingo call in a fun, interactive finale.
Calling “Bingo!” in a Crazy Year
We have a winner! John and Glen sort through the squares of our 2025 Bingo (or BIG-Go) cards to assess the “gimme” events, items that occurred but differently than expected, and a few things that didn’t wind up happening… yet.
Humans in the Loop, on the App, and Sometimes in the Branch
Glen puts a bow on the 2025 conference calendar, wrapping up interviews with SAP Fioneer Global Head of Payments Carlos Figueredo and banking lifer/Association for Cannabis Banking co-founder Michael Beird. Also- constructive yet cautious takes on AI from a multitude of perspectives.
CU Town Hall Episode 141: The Digital Wallet Revolution w/ Keith Riddle
In this session, we welcomed Keith Riddle, General Manager of Payfinia, as our special guest to guide us through “The Digital Wallet Revolution: From Convenience to Default”.
Digital wallets are no longer just a payment option—they are rapidly becoming the default financial operating system for the global consumer. This session provided a critical look at the market shift, analyzing how convenience, advanced security, and expanded functionality are driving unprecedented adoption.