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.
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.
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.”
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?
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.
Payments Stories You May Have Missed
The industry news has been coming so fast and furious lately- while many are trying to squeeze in a last summer trip to the beach- that even those plugged into the payments and fintech spaces could be forgiven for overlooking a few headlines. Here are four stories I think deserve a bit more attention.
Paying with Points- or Crypto
Glen interviews two more of our favorite Finovate Spring presenters- Cion Digital and Engage- and reflects on the potential dawn of a “buy or be bought” environment.